This document discusses angina pectoris, a heart condition marked by chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart. It is caused by decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries, usually due to plaque buildup (atherosclerosis). There are three main types of angina - stable angina which occurs predictably with exertion, unstable angina with pain at rest, and variant angina caused by coronary artery spasm. Diagnosis involves stress tests, ECGs, and angiography. Treatment includes nitrates, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other drugs to relieve symptoms and reduce oxygen demand on the heart. Combination therapy is often used for better management of angina.