Angina Heart attack**

When does it Often during emotional Often at rest

occur? or physical exertion

Symptoms Chest pain or squeezing sensation

Duration Usually 3-5 minutes; no More than 30 minutes

more than 15 minutes

What alleviates the Rest, nitroglycerin Rest and nitroglycerin does not
symptoms? improve symptoms

What happens to Temporary lack of Deprivation of oxygen for the

the heart? oxygen to the heart heart for a long time due to
occlusion of coronary arteries