Angina pectoris, commonly known as stable angina, is a medical term for chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It occurs when the demand for oxygen by the heart is not met due to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Risk factors include age, family history, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, and lack of exercise. Symptoms include chest pain that may spread to the shoulders, arms, neck, shortness of breath, sweating, and fatigue. Diagnosis involves electrocardiograms, stress tests, echocardiograms, and angiograms. Treatment includes medications like nitroglycerin and calcium channel blockers to reduce workload on the heart, as well as procedures like angioplast