How Angina Is Different From Heart Attack? Home » Questions » Heart & Cardio » How Angina Is Different From Heart Attack? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 8 years ago What is angina and how is it different from a heart attack? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Dr Deepthi Satish Staff answered 8 years ago Hi Angina and heart attack are two manifestations of imbalance in the blood supply to the heart muscle. While angina is relieved by medicines,heart attack does not get relieved. Regards Dr.Deepthi