US Medical Term · conditions
Angina Pectoris
Angina de pecho
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Angina Pectoris |
| Spanish (Español) | Angina de pecho |
| Chinese (中文) | 心絞痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 협심증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau thắt ngực |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Angina Pectoris |
| Portuguese (Português) | Angina de peito |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคเจ็บหน้าอก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 狭心症 |
What it means
Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The pain is often described as pressure, squeezing, heaviness, or tightness in the chest and may also be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, or back. Stable angina is triggered by physical activity or stress and goes away with rest or nitroglycerin. Unstable angina occurs at rest or with minimal activity and can signal an impending heart attack, requiring emergency evaluation. Treatment includes medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to improve blood flow to the heart.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have angina and carry nitroglycerin with me in case I get chest pain.
Tengo angina de pecho y cargo nitroglicerina en caso de que me dé dolor de pecho.
My chest pain happened at rest last night, which is different from my usual angina.
Anoche me dio dolor en el pecho en reposo, lo cual es diferente a mi angina habitual.
My cardiologist wants to evaluate whether my angina requires a procedure to open a blocked artery.
Mi cardiólogo quiere evaluar si mi angina requiere un procedimiento para abrir una arteria obstruida.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
I20 Angina pectorisRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026