Angina = Heart Attack Make an Appointment Ask a Question Search Conditions What symptoms signal a heart attack? What increases your risk of having a heart attack? Watch as a National Jewish Health heart expert answers those questions. Related Videos 3 Keys to a Healthy Heart Heart Attack Symptoms in Women What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? Transcript Angina, or angina depending on which part of the country you live in, is chest pain typically, but can be any symptom of discomfort above the waist that comes on with activity or any stressful event. Believe it or not, emotional stress can bring on angina in some folks. So, in general, the old classification from the 1970’s and earlier still is true today. Chest symptoms and discomforts that can be provoked with activity and resolved with rest or emotional stress should be considered angina, especially in people of higher risk. Want to use this on your website? Fill out the content usage request form and then copy this code: