Q. What are the causes of angina pain?
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The three main causes of angina pain are coronary heart disease (CHD), cardiac arrhythmias, and pulmonary embolism.
Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of angina pain, and it occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. This plaque can narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart, which can cause chest pain.
Cardiac arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms that can also cause chest pain. Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that forms in one part of the body and travels to the lungs, where it blocks blood flow. This can also cause chest pain.