H.W. (N.I.H. 07–33–88), a 54-year-old artist, was well until 1966, when he suffered a well documented myocardial infarction. Subsequently, he had attacks of typical angina pectoris, which ...

L-carnitine 2 g/day has been used with apparent safety in patients with angina for up to 6 months. Products containing D-carnitine or the racemic mixture should be avoided.

Angina can feel like a heart attack, but often it's something else causing your chest pain. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of angina at WebMD.