Whenever we think chest pain, we think heart attack . And that’s
important because any type of chest pain is a serious warning
and should be evaluated by a doctor immediately. But it could
also be an unusual form of angina . A type that occurs at rest
called variant angina. What is Variant Angina? Most of us have
heard of angina, chest pain most commonly linked to heart
attacks. But did you know there are several types of angina,
including: - Stable angina—This form has a predictable pattern.
It generally occurs when a blocked artery causes reduced blood
flow to the heart when the heart is working hard. Emotional
stress or physical activity can make your heart work harder. As
a result, stable angina appears when you are physically active
or emotionally charged. - Unstable angina—This type is more
unpredictable. Chest pain may develop at any time during any
activity. It may be a sign that you are about to have a major
heart attack. It should be treated as an emergency. -
Microvascular angina—This is a type of