Angina Pectoris Symptoms Angina itself is a symptom (or set of symptoms), not a disease.

Any of the following may signal angina:

An uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest It may also feel like tightness, burning, or a heavy weight. The pain may spread to the shoulders, neck, or arms. It may be located in the upper abdomen, back, or jaw. The pain may be of any intensity from mild to severe.

Other symptoms may occur with an angina attack, as follows:

Shortness of breath Lightheadedness Fainting Anxiety or nervousness Sweating or cold, sweaty skin Nausea Rapid or irregular heart beat Pallor (pale skin) Feeling of impending doom