Anginophobia is the fear of angina or feeling of tightness or pain in the chest caused by decreased blood flow to the heart muscle. Some synonyms for anginophobia include: cardialgia - which refers to heart pains or discomfort, ischaemic heart disease - which is the narrowing of heart arteries; myocardial infarction - which is a heart attack; and coronary artery disease - which is the gradual buildup of plaque in the artery walls leading to decreased blood flow. These synonyms are all related to heart health and conditions that can cause chest pains and discomfort, leading to anxiety and fear in those who suffer from anginophobia.