When the heart does not get enough oxygen to supply its needs, the result is chest pain, or
A) myocardial infarction.
B) angina pectoris.
C) arrhythmia.
D) lymphoma.

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Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. It occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get as much blood (and thus oxygen) as it needs, usually because one or more of the heart's arteries is narrowed or blocked.

When the Heart Does Not Get Enough Oxygen to Supply