Angina represents the most typical symptom of blocked arteries, which produces chest pain as its main indicator. The center or left side of your chest experiences a sensation of tightness, pressure, heaviness or squeezing pain. The discomfort from blocked arteries tends to move from the chest area to the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder and back regions. Physical activity and stress trigger the onset of pain, which disappears when you rest or take medication. A heart attack becomes more likely when chest pain persists for an extended period, or becomes intense/ occurs without any physical activity. Medical professionals need to treat blocked arteries right away because they can cause permanent heart damage, by interrupting blood flow to the heart.
