Health Tip: What May Trigger Angina Pain?

(HealthDay News) -- Angina is the term for chest pain that occurs when a portion of the heart isn't getting enough oxygenated blood.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says the following triggers may be behind angina pain:

• Coronary heart disease.
• A blood clot.
• Extremely hot or cold weather.
• Emotional stress.
• Smoking or using cocaine.
• Medications that cause narrowing of the blood vessels.
• Insufficient blood flow to the small arteries feeding the heart.

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