Angina is a chest pain that is mostly associated with a heart attack when the blood flow to the heart is compromised. It is a symptom of the coronary artery disease which needs to be spotted early so that the patient can get timely medical help.
In medical terms, it is referred to as angina pectoris and in common usage it is called angina or even sometimes tight chest pain. It is also referred to as ischemic chest pain.
Angina can either be a one-time pain or can recur even after treatment. Health experts say angina pain usually goes away quickly and medicine and lifestyle changes can help one control this condition.