In most cases, angina pectoris is caused due to the thickening of arteries that supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to the heart (coronary atherosclerosis). This happens when plaques or fatty deposits narrow the arteries over time and reduce blood flow to the heart. Symptoms may appear at times when the heart needs more blood supply such as during physical, mental and emotional exertion. When the heart tries to pump faster to need the body increased demand for oxygen, the narrow arteries struggle to keep. In the meantime the heart receives too little oxygen causing chest pain.

Chest pain Referred pains in arm, shoulder, neck & jaw Shortness of breath Lightheadedness Sweating Rapid or irregular heart beat

Angina pectoris is due to aggravated kapha dosha. Kaphais an Ayurvedic humor, which is dense, heavy, firm, stable, slow, thick, sticky, wet, clear and cold in nature. Kapha governs all structure and lubrication in the mind and body. It controls weight and formation of all the seven tissues - nutritive fluids, blood, fat, muscles, bones, marrow and reproductive tissues. Kapha (in a balanced state) gives nourishment to these tissues through various micro channels.