<span>An
angina attack is often the result of atherosclerosis: they are
atheromatous plaque (deposition accumulation of various elements (fat,
blood, fibrous tissue, calcium deposits) that form the inner layer <span>arteries, reducing their diameter. </span>The oxygen level made the heart decreases. <span>The heart muscle hardly do his work, particularly in cases of stress, which causes pain in the chest. </span>The
pain is located behind the breastbone but may also radiate down the
left arm, back, top of the belly, in the neck, jaw or even teeth. <span>Chest pain usually occurs during exertion, digestion or emotion, moments when the heart needs more oxygen.</span></span>
Which of the following best describes angina pectoris?
Out of all the answers shown above the one that best describes angina pectoris is answer choice C) Temporary drop in the oxygen supply to the heart, causing pain.
<span>The first common serious disease of the circulatory system is coronary artery disease. The second common serious disease of the circulatory system is arteriosclerosis.</span> The third common serious disease of the circulatory system is myocarditis.