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can a normal adult get angina or does angina happen to only heart patients

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Angina is a condition of chest pain and discomfort when heart muscles receives decreased blood and oxygen supply. It occurs when coronary arteries gets narrower due to deposition of plaque as this restricts the supply of oxygen to heart muscles. It can occur in any individual who has blockage in the coronary arteries.

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