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Angina, also called, chest pain, happens because the heart is not getting enough oxygen. The pain is usually in the chest, but also can be felt in the shoulder, arm, or jaw. Not all chest pain is angina. It can be hard to find out what’s causing the chest pain.

From: Chest Pain Treatment WebMD Medical Reference

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