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• #1 Chest pain Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/chest-pain

  Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. […] When people have chest pain, they’re often concerned they’re having a heart attack. […] It turns out, there are lots of different kinds of chest pain. […] Some of the causes are really nothing more than a minor inconvenience. Some of them though are quite serious, even life threatening. […] You want to call 911 if you are having sudden, crushing chest pain or if your chest pain radiates into the jaw or the left arm. […] You want to call 911 if your chest pain also causes shortness of breath, or dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. […] You want to call 911 if you know you have heart disease and you do occasionally have pain but your pain is getting significantly worse than it is ordinarily.

• #2 Chest pain: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003079.htm

  Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. […] Many people with chest pain fear that they are having a heart attack (myocardial infarction). However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and, in some cases, life threatening. […] Angina or a heart attack. The most common symptom is chest pain that may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back. […] Call 911 or the local emergency number if: You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest. Pain spreads (radiates) to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades. […] You have sudden, sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement, especially if one leg is swollen or more swollen than the other (this could be a blood clot, part of which has moved to the lungs). […] You have chest pain that is severe and does not go away. […] Chest pain lasts longer than 3 to 5 days.

• #3 Chest Pain – Cardiovascular Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/symptoms-of-cardiovascular-disorders/chest-pain

  Chest pain is a very common presenting symptom. Many patients are well aware that it is a warning of potential life-threatening disorders and seek evaluation for minimal symptoms. Other patients, including many with serious disease, minimize or ignore its warnings. Pain perception (both character and severity) varies greatly between individuals as well as between males and females. However described, chest pain should never be dismissed without an explanation of its cause. […] Overall, the most common causes are chest wall disorders (ie, those involving muscle, rib, or cartilage), pleural disorders, gastrointestinal disorders (eg, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal spasm, ulcer disease, cholelithiasis), acute coronary syndromes and stable angina. […] Most patients with chest pain should have pulse oximetry, ECG, and chest radiography (basic tests). If there is suspicion of coronary ischemia, serum cardiac biomarkers (troponin, CK-MB) should also be checked.

• #4 Causes of Chest Pain & Tightness

  https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/whats-causing-my-chest-pain

  Chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes. In many cases, it’s related to the heart. But problems in your lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, or nerves may also cause chest pain. Some of these conditions are serious and life-threatening; others are not. If you have unexplained chest pain, the only way to confirm its cause is to have a doctor check you. […] You may feel chest pain anywhere from your neck to your upper abdomen. It can also spread to other areas of your upper body, like your jaw, back, or down your arm. The pain can persist for a few minutes to hours, and sometimes even for months or more. It might get worse when you’re doing something active but ease up when you’re taking it easy. Or it could hit you even when you’re just relaxing. The pain might feel like it’s in one spot or spread out more.

• #5 Chest pain – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_pain

  Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the chest, typically the front of the chest. It may be described as sharp, dull, pressure, heaviness or squeezing. Associated symptoms may include pain in the shoulder, arm, upper abdomen, or jaw, along with nausea, sweating, or shortness of breath. It can be divided into heart-related and non-heart-related pain. Pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart is also called angina pectoris. Those with diabetes or the elderly may have less clear symptoms. […] Serious and relatively common causes include acute coronary syndrome such as a heart attack (31%), pulmonary embolism (2%), pneumothorax, pericarditis (4%), aortic dissection (1%) and esophageal rupture. Other common causes include gastroesophageal reflux disease (30%), muscle or skeletal pain (28%), pneumonia (2%), shingles (0.5%), pleuritis, traumatic and anxiety disorders. Determining the cause of chest pain is based on a person’s medical history, a physical exam and other medical tests. About 3% of heart attacks, however, are initially missed.

• #6 Causes of Chest Pain & Tightness

  https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/whats-causing-my-chest-pain

  Depending on its cause, chest pain may be: Sharp, Dull, Burning, Aching, Stabbing, A tight, squeezing, or crushing sensation. […] Coronary artery disease (CAD). This blockage in the heart’s blood vessels lowers blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle. It can cause pain, known as angina. It’s a symptom of heart disease but typically does not cause permanent damage to the heart. It is, though, a sign that you are at risk for a heart attack in the future. The chest pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, jaw, or back. It may feel like a pressure or squeezing sensation. Exercise, excitement, or emotional distress can trigger angina, and rest makes it better. […] Myocardial infarction (heart attack). This lowered blood flow through heart blood vessels causes the death of heart muscle cells. Though similar to angina chest pain, a heart attack is usually a more serious and crushing pain, usually in the center or left side of the chest, and rest doesn’t make it better. Sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, or severe weakness may happen with the pain.

• #7 Chest Pain: What It Feels Like, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21209-chest-pain

  Cardiac chest pain can be life-threatening. […] Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack. Other signs of a heart attack include: Sweating. Nausea or vomiting. Shortness of breath. Light-headedness or fainting. A rapid or irregular heartbeat. Pain in your back, jaw, neck, upper abdomen, arm or shoulder. […] No. Chest pain isn’t normal. If you have chest pain, contact your healthcare provider or 911 right away. […] If your chest pain is new, comes on suddenly, or lasts longer than five minutes after you rest or take medication, call 911, your local emergency number or have someone take you to the closest emergency room.

• #8 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain symptoms depend on the cause. […] Chest pain is often related to heart disease. Chest pain symptoms due to a heart attack or another heart condition may include: Pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching in the chest. Pain that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or upper belly. Shortness of breath. Fatigue. Heartburn or indigestion. Cold sweats. Lightheadedness. Fast heartbeat. Nausea. […] If you have new or unexplained chest pain or think you’re having a heart attack, call 911 or emergency medical help right away. Never ignore the symptoms of a heart attack. […] Some heart-related causes of chest pain are: Angina. This is any chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Unstable angina can cause a heart attack or near heart attack. Heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. It can cause angina chest pain. Emergency treatment is needed for a heart attack to prevent death.

• #9 Chest pain | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/chest-pain

  Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or other serious condition. Call triple zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance if your chest pain is severe, getting worse or has lasted for 10 minutes. […] Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or another heart condition. It’s safest to consider the pain as heart-related until proven otherwise. […] If you have any of the symptoms below, call triple zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance. […] Chest pain that is severe, getting worse or has lasted longer than 10 minutes. […] Chest pain that feels heavy, crushing or tight. […] Chest pain and other symptoms, such as breathlessness, nausea, dizziness or a cold sweat. […] Chest pain and pain in your jaw or down your left arm. […] Palpitations (a racing heart beat). […] People having a heart attack may have just one of these symptoms, or a combination of several. The symptoms can come on suddenly or develop over a few minutes and get worse. Symptoms usually last for at least 10 minutes. […] All chest pain should be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.

• #10 Angina (Chest Pain) – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/angina/symptoms

  Symptoms vary based on the type of angina you have. Angina symptoms can differ in severity, location in the body, timing, and degree of relief you get from rest or medicines. The main symptom of angina is chest pain or discomfort. Angina can feel like pain, pressure, tightness, discomfort, squeezing, heaviness, or burning in the chest. Angina pain usually starts behind the breastbone and grows more intense over a few minutes. The pain or discomfort can also be felt in areas far from the source of the pain, such as the shoulders, arms, neck, back, and jaw. […] It can be difficult to tell the difference between the symptoms of angina and of a heart attack. Angina can also lead to a heart attack and other complications that can be life-threatening. […] Symptoms of angina can be different for women and men. It is more common for women to feel angina pain in the arms, neck, back, and jaw areas far from the source of the pain. Women also more often show other symptoms of angina aside from chest pain, such as shortness of breath, nausea, and light-headedness.

• #11 Women’s Heart Attacks Symptoms Can Differ from Men’s: Know the Signs | Health.mil

  https://health.mil/News/Articles/2022/02/11/Womens-Heart-Attacks-Symptoms-Can-Differ-from-Mens-Know-the-Signs

  Heart disease and heart attacks are the number one global killer of both men and women. But women often experience symptoms other than the classic crushing chest pain and left arm pain that typically afflict men having heart attacks. […] For example, women are more likely to experience pain between the shoulder blades, abdominal pain, and nausea. […] If you’re a woman, here are the most common heart attack symptoms: Chest pain or discomfort. This is the most common symptom for both men and women, but some women may experience a sense of squeezing or fullness, and the pain can be anywhere in the chest, not just on the left side. […] Pain in the arm(s), back, neck, or jaw. This type of pain is more common in women than in men. The pain can be gradual or sudden, and it may increase or decrease before becoming intense.

• #12 Heart Attack Symptoms Women Need to Know | Duke Health

  https://www.dukehealth.org/blog/heart-attack-symptoms-women-need-know

  Chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness. These are well-known symptoms of a heart attack. […] During a heart attack, women are less likely to experience the crushing chest pain that some men describe as an elephant sitting on their chest. Instead, women may feel a persistent pain in the back, neck, jaw, or even shoulder blades. […] If it happens during times of exertion, it should be taken seriously. […] I have patients who experienced symptoms of a heart attack and said, Well, I decided to do the laundry first. […] Time is muscle. The longer you wait, the more heart muscle damage can be done, she said. […] Women who believe they are having a heart attack, or anyone who experiences severe chest pain, should call 911. If you experience mild discomfort for weeks, make an appointment to see your doctor. […] If someone is having heart attack symptoms, we want him or her to be evaluated as quickly as possible, Dr. Kachhy said.

• #13 Chest Pain: What It Feels Like, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21209-chest-pain

  A heart attack often brings an unrelenting sensation of pressure, heaviness or tightness to your chest. […] Chest pain can last for a few minutes or hours. In some cases, it can last six months or longer. It often worsens during exertion and improves when you’re at rest. […] You should seek medical attention for chest pain in case it’s a heart attack or another life-threatening problem. […] Chest pain symptoms related to your heart feel like: Pressure. Squeezing. Crushing. Tearing. Fullness. […] Some causes of chest pain can be life-threatening. […] If a heart attack is causing your chest pain, you’ll get emergency treatment as soon as you seek help. […] If you have chest pain that lasts longer than five minutes and doesn’t go away when you rest or take medication, get immediate help.

• #14 Chest Pain – Cardiovascular Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/symptoms-of-cardiovascular-disorders/chest-pain

  Duration of pain can provide clues to the severity of the disorder. Long-standing pain (ie, for weeks or months) is not a manifestation of a disorder that is immediately life threatening. Such pain is often musculoskeletal in origin, although gastrointestinal origin or a cancer should be considered, particularly in patients who are older. Similarly, brief ( 5 seconds), sharp, intermittent pains rarely result from serious disorders. Serious disorders typically manifest pain lasting minutes to hours, although episodes may be recurrent (eg, unstable angina may cause several bouts of pain over 1 or more days). […] If pulmonary embolism is highly likely, anticoagulants should be given while the diagnosis is pursued; another embolus in a patient who is not receiving anticoagulants may be fatal.

• #15 Chest Pain – Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/symptoms-of-heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/chest-pain

  Chest pain that lasts for seconds (less than 30 seconds) is rarely caused by a heart disorder. People with very brief chest pain need to see a doctor, but emergency services are usually not needed. […] People who have had chest pain for a longer time (a week or more) should see a doctor as soon as possible, but they should go to the hospital right away if they develop warning signs or the pain has steadily been getting worse or coming more often. […] However, symptoms due to dangerous and not dangerous chest disorders overlap and vary greatly. For example, although a typical heart attack can cause dull, aching, squeezing, or crushing chest pain, some people with a heart attack have only mild chest discomfort or indigestion or arm or shoulder pain (referred pain). On the other hand, people with indigestion may simply have an upset stomach, and those with shoulder pain may have only sore muscles.

• #16 Patient education: Chest pain (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chest-pain-beyond-the-basics

  Different things can cause chest pain or discomfort, many of which are not serious. Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. But because chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack, it is important to seek help and get treatment as quickly as possible. […] If you have chest pain that is new, severe, prolonged, or worrisome, call for an ambulance immediately (in the United States and Canada, dial 9-1-1). The emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in your community are prepared to respond rapidly and will take you to the nearest hospital. If it turns out that you are having a heart attack, every minute is important, and the faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can receive treatment. […] Most people think that a heart attack is sudden, intense, and dramatic, but this is not always true. Many heart attacks start slowly as mild pain or discomfort, which builds in intensity with time. It is common for a person with a heart attack to have other symptoms, such as discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach; shortness of breath; rapid or irregular heartbeats; breaking out in a cold sweat; nausea; or light-headedness. However, some heart attacks occur without these symptoms. Studies have shown that people often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they thought the symptoms were not serious or would go away. […] The best advice for anyone with chest pain is to seek help immediately. Every minute that passes between the start of the attack and getting treatment means increased loss of heart muscle.

• #17 Chest pain | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/chest-pain

  Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or other serious condition. Call triple zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance if your chest pain is severe, getting worse or has lasted for 10 minutes. […] Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or another heart condition. It’s safest to consider the pain as heart-related until proven otherwise. […] If you have any of the symptoms below, call triple zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance. […] Chest pain that is severe, getting worse or has lasted longer than 10 minutes. […] Chest pain that feels heavy, crushing or tight. […] Chest pain and other symptoms, such as breathlessness, nausea, dizziness or a cold sweat. […] Chest pain and pain in your jaw or down your left arm. […] Palpitations (a racing heart beat). […] People having a heart attack may have just one of these symptoms, or a combination of several. The symptoms can come on suddenly or develop over a few minutes and get worse. Symptoms usually last for at least 10 minutes. […] All chest pain should be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.

• #18 Chest pain that comes and goes: Causes and symptoms

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322094

  Chest pain that comes and goes may be related to the heart, the muscles, the digestive system, or psychological factors. Possible causes include gastrointestinal problems, panic attacks, angina, heart attack, and more. […] Pain in the chest that comes and goes may signal a problem with the heart, respiratory system, or digestion. Also, in some people, it occurs during panic attacks. […] Chest pain due to a heart attack is a medical emergency. […] Many types of chest pain come and go. Even the pain of a heart attack may temporarily get better, then return. […] Sudden, intense pain in the chest may indicate a heart attack or cardiac arrest. These result when faulty electrical impulses or blockages stop blood from reaching the heart. […] Warning signs of a heart attack include: pain in the center of the chest, a feeling of crushing pressure on the chest, pain that lasts longer than a few minutes, pain that radiates to the shoulder, neck, arms, back, or jaw, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, excessive sweating.

• #19 Causes of Chest Pain & Tightness

  https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/whats-causing-my-chest-pain

  Chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes. In many cases, it’s related to the heart. But problems in your lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, or nerves may also cause chest pain. Some of these conditions are serious and life-threatening; others are not. If you have unexplained chest pain, the only way to confirm its cause is to have a doctor check you. […] You may feel chest pain anywhere from your neck to your upper abdomen. It can also spread to other areas of your upper body, like your jaw, back, or down your arm. The pain can persist for a few minutes to hours, and sometimes even for months or more. It might get worse when you’re doing something active but ease up when you’re taking it easy. Or it could hit you even when you’re just relaxing. The pain might feel like it’s in one spot or spread out more.

• #20 Chest pain | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/chest-pain

  Angina is temporary chest pain or discomfort that happens when your heart doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen. […] Chest pain caused by angina can be triggered by physical exertion, emotional stress, cold temperatures, eating a large meal. […] Angina is not the same as a heart attack. Unlike a heart attack, angina does not cause permanent damage to the heart muscle. […] Chest pain can also be a symptom of other heart conditions. […] Chest pain treatment varies depending on what’s causing the pain.

• #21 Angina – Causes, symptoms & treatments – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/angina

  Angina is a symptom. Its a pain or an uncomfortable feeling when blood flow to your heart is reduced. It’s usually felt in your chest. Some people feel the pain in their arm, neck, stomach, back or jaw. […] Angina usually feels like pressure, tightness or squeezing in your chest. This can feel painful or like a dull ache. You might also feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach. […] Other symptoms of angina can include: fatigue, dizziness, sweating, feeling sick, shortness of breath. […] If you’ve not been diagnosed with angina and you have chest pain that stops after a few minutes of resting, get an urgent doctors appointment. […] If the pain does not stop after a few minutes rest, call 999 immediately because you could be having a heart attack. […] If you’ve been diagnosed with angina but it feels worse, happens more often, or has changed in any way, talk to your doctor as soon as you can.

• #22 Heart Attack Symptoms – What Are They? – Heart Foundation NZ

  https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/your-heart/heart-attack-warning-signs

  Heart attack symptoms typically last more than a few minutes or may come and go. […] Women may experience any of the heart attack warning signs. Chest pain or discomfort is the most common sign of a heart attack, but some women can experience a heart attack without chest pain or discomfort. […] After having a heart attack, you’re at risk of having another one. Many people do not recognise their next heart attack as the symptoms may be different. No two heart attacks are the same. […] Any pain or discomfort may come and go and can extend to the abdomen or upper back.

• #23 Signs and Symptoms

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/heart-attack/signs-and-symptoms

  Chest symptoms (chest pain, pressure, heaviness or discomfort) are the most common signal of a heart attack for both men and women. […] Remember, sudden chest symptoms (pain, pressure or tightness) aren’t the only signs of a heart attack. One study found that 1 in 3 people who had a heart attack had no chest pain; they were more likely to be older, female or have diabetes. […] How a heart attack starts can vary too. Some hit all of a sudden and are severe. Others may start slowly and the symptoms may come and go, but never completely go away.

• #24 Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/h/heart-attack-myocardial-infarction.html

  A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly and severely reduced or cut off, causing the muscle to die from lack of oxygen. […] About 2 out of every 3 people who have heart attacks have chest pain, shortness of breath or feel tired a few days or weeks before the attack. […] During a heart attack, a person may feel pain in the middle of the chest that can spread to the back, jaw or arms. The pain may also be felt in all of these places and not the chest. Sometime the pain is felt in the stomach area, where it may be taken for indigestion. The pain is like that of angina but usually more severe, longer lasting and does not get better by resting or taking a nitroglycerin pill. […] About 1 out of every 3 people who have heart attacks do not feel any chest pain. These people are more likely to be women, non-Caucasian, older than 75, someone with heart failure or diabetes and someone who has had a stroke.

• #25 Chest Pain Survival Guide | Summerlin Hospital, Las Vegas, NV

  https://www.summerlinhospital.com/services/cardiology/chest-pain-survival-guide

  Chest pressure, squeezing or discomfort. […] Many women never experience chest pain before a heart attack, although most men do. […] In addition, women often experience physical symptoms for as long as a month before a heart attack. […] Common symptoms that women experience before a possible heart attack include: unusual fatigue, sleep disturbance, shortness of breath, indigestion. […] During a possible heart attack, common symptoms in women include: shortness of breath, weakness, unusual fatigue, cold sweat, dizziness. […] Like other diseases, heart attacks have early signs and symptoms in up to 50 percent of patients. […] By knowing the early warning signs, you can receive care before heart damage occurs.

• #26 Having Chest Pain & Symptoms? | Emergency Care

  https://www.ottumwaregionalhealth.com/havingchest-pain-symptoms

  Are you having chest pain symptoms? Call 9-1-1 immediately! […] Early signs and symptoms can begin hours or days before a heart attack. It’s possible only to experience a few of these symptoms that may come and go before becoming severe. […] If you have one or more of these symptoms, you owe it to yourself to get these symptoms checked out immediately at Ottumwa Regional Health Center. […] Although some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 9-1-1 if you feel: […] Most heart attacks involve pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. […] Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

• #27 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain symptoms depend on the cause. […] Chest pain is often related to heart disease. Chest pain symptoms due to a heart attack or another heart condition may include: Pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching in the chest. Pain that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or upper belly. Shortness of breath. Fatigue. Heartburn or indigestion. Cold sweats. Lightheadedness. Fast heartbeat. Nausea. […] If you have new or unexplained chest pain or think you’re having a heart attack, call 911 or emergency medical help right away. Never ignore the symptoms of a heart attack. […] Some heart-related causes of chest pain are: Angina. This is any chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Unstable angina can cause a heart attack or near heart attack. Heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. It can cause angina chest pain. Emergency treatment is needed for a heart attack to prevent death.

• #28 Angina – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/angina/symptoms-causes/syc-20369373

  Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. It may feel like a heavy weight lying on the chest. Angina may be a new pain that needs to be checked by a healthcare professional, or it may be recurring pain that goes away with treatment. […] Angina symptoms include chest pain and discomfort. The chest pain or discomfort may feel like: Burning. Fullness. Pressure. Squeezing. Pain also may be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back. […] The severity, duration and type of angina can vary. New or different symptoms may signal unstable angina or a heart attack. […] Any new or worsening angina symptoms need to be checked immediately by a healthcare professional. The healthcare team can determine whether you have stable or unstable angina. […] Chest pain that lasts longer than a few minutes and doesn’t go away with rest or angina medicines may be due to a heart attack. […] If you have stable angina and it gets worse or changes, seek medical help immediately.

• #29 Patient education: Chest pain (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chest-pain-beyond-the-basics

  Different things can cause chest pain or discomfort, many of which are not serious. Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. But because chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack, it is important to seek help and get treatment as quickly as possible. […] If you have chest pain that is new, severe, prolonged, or worrisome, call for an ambulance immediately (in the United States and Canada, dial 9-1-1). The emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in your community are prepared to respond rapidly and will take you to the nearest hospital. If it turns out that you are having a heart attack, every minute is important, and the faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can receive treatment. […] Most people think that a heart attack is sudden, intense, and dramatic, but this is not always true. Many heart attacks start slowly as mild pain or discomfort, which builds in intensity with time. It is common for a person with a heart attack to have other symptoms, such as discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach; shortness of breath; rapid or irregular heartbeats; breaking out in a cold sweat; nausea; or light-headedness. However, some heart attacks occur without these symptoms. Studies have shown that people often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they thought the symptoms were not serious or would go away. […] The best advice for anyone with chest pain is to seek help immediately. Every minute that passes between the start of the attack and getting treatment means increased loss of heart muscle.

• #30 Angina (Chest Pain) – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/angina/symptoms

  Stable angina: Pain that occurs during physical activity or mental stress. Unstable angina: Pain that lasts longer than 20 minutes or goes away and then comes back. Microvascular angina: Pain that is not easily relieved by medicines. Vasospastic angina: Pain that starts at night or in the early morning hours. Refractory angina: Symptoms that last more than 3 months.

• #31 Angina – Causes, symptoms & treatments – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/angina

  If your chest pain doesn’t stop after a few minutes rest, and one or two doses of your nitrate medication, you should call 999 immediately because this could be a heart attack. […] Stable angina lasts five minutes or less, and improves if you rest or take your medication. […] Unstable angina can feel different to your normal angina symptoms. It can happen even when you’re resting. Unstable angina feels more severe and lasts longer. Your symptoms might not improve when you rest or take medication. […] Microvascular angina (also known as cardiac syndrome X) usually happens when you’re under physical pressure, like when you’re exercising, or you’ve been stressed or anxious. The pain is often caused by spasms in the smallest coronary arteries restricting blood flow. […] Both men and women can experience the same symptoms of angina. These include classic chest pain, and pain in the jaw, neck, back or tummy.

• #32 Causes of Chest Pain & Tightness

  https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/whats-causing-my-chest-pain

  Depending on its cause, chest pain may be: Sharp, Dull, Burning, Aching, Stabbing, A tight, squeezing, or crushing sensation. […] Coronary artery disease (CAD). This blockage in the heart’s blood vessels lowers blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle. It can cause pain, known as angina. It’s a symptom of heart disease but typically does not cause permanent damage to the heart. It is, though, a sign that you are at risk for a heart attack in the future. The chest pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, jaw, or back. It may feel like a pressure or squeezing sensation. Exercise, excitement, or emotional distress can trigger angina, and rest makes it better. […] Myocardial infarction (heart attack). This lowered blood flow through heart blood vessels causes the death of heart muscle cells. Though similar to angina chest pain, a heart attack is usually a more serious and crushing pain, usually in the center or left side of the chest, and rest doesn’t make it better. Sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, or severe weakness may happen with the pain.

• #33

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/symptoms/

  Symptoms of a heart attack can include: chest pain a feeling of pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest […] The chest pain is often severe, but some people may only experience minor pain, similar to indigestion. […] While the most common symptom is chest pain, symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people may have other symptoms such as shortness of breath, feeling or being sick and back or jaw pain without any chest pain.

• #34 Chest pain that comes and goes: Causes and symptoms

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322094

  A heart attack is a medical emergency. If a person suspects that they are having one, or if they experience any new, unexplained chest pain, they should contact emergency services right away. […] Chest pain can be a frightening symptom of a panic attack, and it may make a person feel more anxious. The pain can be similar to that of a heart attack. […] Chest pain due to lung issues may feel sharp, worsen when breathing in and out, happen alongside symptoms such as breathing difficulties and coughing. […] Experiencing intense, lung-related chest pain is a medical emergency. It is best to seek immediate medical advice if a person is concerned about chest pain related to the lungs. […] Heart inflammation may cause sharp chest pain that comes and goes, and other symptoms that can be similar to those of a heart attack.

• #35 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this condition, stomach acid washes up from the stomach into the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. That tube is called the esophagus. GERD can cause a burning feeling in the chest, called heartburn. […] Many lung conditions can cause chest pain, including: A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. A blood clot that gets stuck in a lung artery can block blood flow to lung tissue. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may feel like a heart attack. […] Some types of chest pain are due to injury or damage to the structures that make up the chest wall. These conditions include: Costochondritis. This is inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone. It can cause chest pain that might feel like a heart attack. The pain is most commonly felt on the left-hand side of the body.

• #36 Chest Pain – Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/symptoms-of-heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/chest-pain

  Chest pain is a very common reason people seek medical care. Pain may be sharp or dull, although some people with a chest disorder describe their sensation as discomfort, tightness, pressure, gas, burning, or aching. Sometimes people also have pain in the back, neck, jaw, upper part of the abdomen, or arm. Other symptoms, such as nausea, cough, or difficulty breathing, may be present depending on the cause of the chest pain. […] Many people are well aware that chest pain is a warning of potential life-threatening disorders and seek evaluation for minimal symptoms. Other people, including many with serious disease, minimize or ignore its warnings. […] Acute coronary syndromes (heart attack or unstable angina) involve a sudden blockage of an artery in the heart (coronary artery) that cuts off the blood supply to an area of the heart muscle. If some of the heart muscle dies because it does not get enough blood, that effect is termed a heart attack (myocardial infarction). In stable angina, long-term narrowing of a coronary artery (for example by atherosclerosis) limits blood flow through that artery. This limited blood flow causes chest pain when people exert themselves.

• #37 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this condition, stomach acid washes up from the stomach into the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. That tube is called the esophagus. GERD can cause a burning feeling in the chest, called heartburn. […] Many lung conditions can cause chest pain, including: A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. A blood clot that gets stuck in a lung artery can block blood flow to lung tissue. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may feel like a heart attack. […] Some types of chest pain are due to injury or damage to the structures that make up the chest wall. These conditions include: Costochondritis. This is inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone. It can cause chest pain that might feel like a heart attack. The pain is most commonly felt on the left-hand side of the body.

• #38 Angina – Causes, symptoms & treatments – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/angina

  The most common cause is coronary heart disease. This is when the arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood and oxygen are narrowed by a fatty substance called plaque. It means less blood flows to your heart muscle and can cause angina symptoms. […] There are common triggers for angina pain, like: physical activity, emotional stress, cold weather, eating a meal. […] Eating a big meal can trigger angina symptoms. Sometimes people confuse angina with indigestion. […] Your doctor may be able to tell whether you have angina from your symptoms. Or, they may want to do a health check or send you for some tests such as an ECG, coronary angiogram or heart scan. […] Medication, such as nitrate sprays, patches and pills may help control your symptoms. […] Simple lifestyle changes may help reduce your symptoms of angina, improve your overall health and reduce your risk of a heart attack in the future.

• #39 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this condition, stomach acid washes up from the stomach into the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. That tube is called the esophagus. GERD can cause a burning feeling in the chest, called heartburn. […] Many lung conditions can cause chest pain, including: A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. A blood clot that gets stuck in a lung artery can block blood flow to lung tissue. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may feel like a heart attack. […] Some types of chest pain are due to injury or damage to the structures that make up the chest wall. These conditions include: Costochondritis. This is inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone. It can cause chest pain that might feel like a heart attack. The pain is most commonly felt on the left-hand side of the body.

• #40 Chest Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/chest-pain-leaflet

  The most common symptom of a heart attack is severe chest pain at rest. Unless the blockage is quickly removed, this part of the heart muscle is at risk of dying. […] The chest pain caused by angina may feel like an ache, discomfort or tightness across the front of your chest. […] Costochondritis causes chest pain, felt at the front of the chest. This is typically a sharp, stabbing chest pain and is worse with movement, exertion and deep breathing. […] If a muscle is strained, there has been stretching or tearing of muscle fibres, often because the muscle has been stretched beyond its limits. […] Anxiety is quite a common cause of chest pain. In some people, the chest pain can be so severe that it is mistaken for angina. […] Seek medical help immediately if you have chest pain that is in the middle of your chest, is crushing or squeezing and comes with any of the following symptoms: Pain that spreads to the neck, jaw, or one or both shoulders or arms. […] There are many different causes of chest pain. Some are more serious than others. Any new, severe, or persisting chest pain should be discussed with your doctor. This is particularly important if you are an adult and have a history of heart or lung disease.

• #41 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  If you feel intense fear with chest pain, you may be having a panic attack. Panic attack symptoms also include a fast, pounding heartbeat, fast breathing, a lot of sweating, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. It can be hard to tell the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack. Always get medical help if you aren’t sure of the cause of chest pain.

• #42 Chest Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/chest-pain-leaflet

  The most common symptom of a heart attack is severe chest pain at rest. Unless the blockage is quickly removed, this part of the heart muscle is at risk of dying. […] The chest pain caused by angina may feel like an ache, discomfort or tightness across the front of your chest. […] Costochondritis causes chest pain, felt at the front of the chest. This is typically a sharp, stabbing chest pain and is worse with movement, exertion and deep breathing. […] If a muscle is strained, there has been stretching or tearing of muscle fibres, often because the muscle has been stretched beyond its limits. […] Anxiety is quite a common cause of chest pain. In some people, the chest pain can be so severe that it is mistaken for angina. […] Seek medical help immediately if you have chest pain that is in the middle of your chest, is crushing or squeezing and comes with any of the following symptoms: Pain that spreads to the neck, jaw, or one or both shoulders or arms. […] There are many different causes of chest pain. Some are more serious than others. Any new, severe, or persisting chest pain should be discussed with your doctor. This is particularly important if you are an adult and have a history of heart or lung disease.

• #43 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  If you feel intense fear with chest pain, you may be having a panic attack. Panic attack symptoms also include a fast, pounding heartbeat, fast breathing, a lot of sweating, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. It can be hard to tell the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack. Always get medical help if you aren’t sure of the cause of chest pain.

• #44 Warning Signs of a Heart Attack | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack

  Don’t wait to get help if you have any heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. Others start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you have: […] Chest discomfort. Most people having a heart attack feel discomfort in the center of the chest. It can last more than a few minutes, or it may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. […] As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women may have other symptoms that are typically less associated with heart attack, such as: […] Call 911 if you have heart attack warning signs. It’s almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. […] An emergency medical services (EMS) team can begin treatment when they arrive. EMS staff are also trained to give resuscitation efforts to someone whose heart has stopped. People with chest pain who arrive by ambulance may also get faster treatment at the hospital.

• #45

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/symptoms/

  Symptoms of a heart attack can include: chest pain a feeling of pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest […] The chest pain is often severe, but some people may only experience minor pain, similar to indigestion. […] While the most common symptom is chest pain, symptoms can vary from person to person. Some people may have other symptoms such as shortness of breath, feeling or being sick and back or jaw pain without any chest pain.

• #46 Heart Attack Symptoms – What Are They? – Heart Foundation NZ

  https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/your-heart/heart-attack-warning-signs

  Heart attack symptoms typically last more than a few minutes or may come and go. […] Women may experience any of the heart attack warning signs. Chest pain or discomfort is the most common sign of a heart attack, but some women can experience a heart attack without chest pain or discomfort. […] After having a heart attack, you’re at risk of having another one. Many people do not recognise their next heart attack as the symptoms may be different. No two heart attacks are the same. […] Any pain or discomfort may come and go and can extend to the abdomen or upper back.

• #47 Chest Pain: Sign of a Heart Attack or Something Else? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/chest-pain-sign-of-a-heart-attack-or-something-else

  Millions of people seek emergency medical care for chest pain or pressure every year. If youre experiencing this symptom, you may worry that youre having a heart attack. But chest pain can be associated with dozens of other conditions. […] Chest pain or chest pressure is one of the most common complaints in the emergency department, says Michelle ODonoghue, MD, MPH, a Mass General Brigham cardiologist who cares for patients at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. A fraction of the time, its a heart attack. Many times, it turns out to be another diagnosis. […] Chest pain or pressure is the classic sign of a heart attack. However, Dr. ODonoghue says, very few people actually describe the symptom as pain. Many say it feels like pressure, tightness, squeezing or constriction. The feeling may travel into the left arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or back.

• #48 Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/h/heart-attack-myocardial-infarction.html

  A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly and severely reduced or cut off, causing the muscle to die from lack of oxygen. […] About 2 out of every 3 people who have heart attacks have chest pain, shortness of breath or feel tired a few days or weeks before the attack. […] During a heart attack, a person may feel pain in the middle of the chest that can spread to the back, jaw or arms. The pain may also be felt in all of these places and not the chest. Sometime the pain is felt in the stomach area, where it may be taken for indigestion. The pain is like that of angina but usually more severe, longer lasting and does not get better by resting or taking a nitroglycerin pill. […] About 1 out of every 3 people who have heart attacks do not feel any chest pain. These people are more likely to be women, non-Caucasian, older than 75, someone with heart failure or diabetes and someone who has had a stroke.

• #49 Angina (Chest Pain) | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/angina-chest-pain

  Angina is chest pain that can spread to other parts of the body. […] Angina is chest pain or discomfort due to your heart muscle not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. It can feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. It may spread to your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, abdomen or back. […] Angina usually happens because one or more of the coronary arteries is narrowed or blocked. This is called ischemia. […] If it’s unstable, you may need emergency medical treatment to try to prevent a heart attack. […] These treatments can reduce pain and reduce how often you have angina pain. They can also lower your risk for heart attack and death by treating any other cardiovascular condition you have.

• #50 Angina – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/angina/symptoms-causes/syc-20369373

  Angina (an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Angina is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. It may feel like a heavy weight lying on the chest. Angina may be a new pain that needs to be checked by a healthcare professional, or it may be recurring pain that goes away with treatment. […] Angina symptoms include chest pain and discomfort. The chest pain or discomfort may feel like: Burning. Fullness. Pressure. Squeezing. Pain also may be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder or back. […] The severity, duration and type of angina can vary. New or different symptoms may signal unstable angina or a heart attack. […] Any new or worsening angina symptoms need to be checked immediately by a healthcare professional. The healthcare team can determine whether you have stable or unstable angina. […] Chest pain that lasts longer than a few minutes and doesn’t go away with rest or angina medicines may be due to a heart attack. […] If you have stable angina and it gets worse or changes, seek medical help immediately.

• #51 Angina – Causes, symptoms & treatments – BHF

  https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/angina

  If your chest pain doesn’t stop after a few minutes rest, and one or two doses of your nitrate medication, you should call 999 immediately because this could be a heart attack. […] Stable angina lasts five minutes or less, and improves if you rest or take your medication. […] Unstable angina can feel different to your normal angina symptoms. It can happen even when you’re resting. Unstable angina feels more severe and lasts longer. Your symptoms might not improve when you rest or take medication. […] Microvascular angina (also known as cardiac syndrome X) usually happens when you’re under physical pressure, like when you’re exercising, or you’ve been stressed or anxious. The pain is often caused by spasms in the smallest coronary arteries restricting blood flow. […] Both men and women can experience the same symptoms of angina. These include classic chest pain, and pain in the jaw, neck, back or tummy.

• #52 Patient education: Chest pain (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chest-pain-beyond-the-basics

  Different things can cause chest pain or discomfort, many of which are not serious. Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. But because chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack, it is important to seek help and get treatment as quickly as possible. […] If you have chest pain that is new, severe, prolonged, or worrisome, call for an ambulance immediately (in the United States and Canada, dial 9-1-1). The emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in your community are prepared to respond rapidly and will take you to the nearest hospital. If it turns out that you are having a heart attack, every minute is important, and the faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can receive treatment. […] Most people think that a heart attack is sudden, intense, and dramatic, but this is not always true. Many heart attacks start slowly as mild pain or discomfort, which builds in intensity with time. It is common for a person with a heart attack to have other symptoms, such as discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach; shortness of breath; rapid or irregular heartbeats; breaking out in a cold sweat; nausea; or light-headedness. However, some heart attacks occur without these symptoms. Studies have shown that people often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they thought the symptoms were not serious or would go away. […] The best advice for anyone with chest pain is to seek help immediately. Every minute that passes between the start of the attack and getting treatment means increased loss of heart muscle.

• #53 Chest Pain – Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/symptoms-of-heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders/chest-pain

  Chest pain is a very common reason people seek medical care. Pain may be sharp or dull, although some people with a chest disorder describe their sensation as discomfort, tightness, pressure, gas, burning, or aching. Sometimes people also have pain in the back, neck, jaw, upper part of the abdomen, or arm. Other symptoms, such as nausea, cough, or difficulty breathing, may be present depending on the cause of the chest pain. […] Many people are well aware that chest pain is a warning of potential life-threatening disorders and seek evaluation for minimal symptoms. Other people, including many with serious disease, minimize or ignore its warnings. […] Acute coronary syndromes (heart attack or unstable angina) involve a sudden blockage of an artery in the heart (coronary artery) that cuts off the blood supply to an area of the heart muscle. If some of the heart muscle dies because it does not get enough blood, that effect is termed a heart attack (myocardial infarction). In stable angina, long-term narrowing of a coronary artery (for example by atherosclerosis) limits blood flow through that artery. This limited blood flow causes chest pain when people exert themselves.

• #54 Chest pain | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/chest-pain

  Both of these conditions can cause a dull, heavy or tight pain in the chest that is central, or band-like. […] Symptoms that last more than 15 minutes, occur at rest, and include sweating and vomiting are more likely to be caused by a heart attack. […] Dial 999 immediately to request an ambulance if you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, or if you have the symptoms above and haven’t been diagnosed with a heart condition. […] If you have sharp chest pain that gets worse when you breathe in and out, and is accompanied by other symptoms such as a cough and breathlessness, it may be caused by a condition affecting the lungs or surrounding tissue. […] A pulmonary embolism can cause sharp, stabbing chest pain that may be worse when you breathe in, as well as breathlessness, a cough, coughing up blood and dizziness: if your symptoms are particularly severe, dial 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance. […] Pericarditis can cause a sudden, sharp and stabbing pain in your chest, or more of a dull ache; the pain usually worsens when lying down.

• #55 Chest pain: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003079.htm

  Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. […] Many people with chest pain fear that they are having a heart attack (myocardial infarction). However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and, in some cases, life threatening. […] Angina or a heart attack. The most common symptom is chest pain that may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back. […] Call 911 or the local emergency number if: You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest. Pain spreads (radiates) to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades. […] You have sudden, sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement, especially if one leg is swollen or more swollen than the other (this could be a blood clot, part of which has moved to the lungs). […] You have chest pain that is severe and does not go away. […] Chest pain lasts longer than 3 to 5 days.

• #56 Chest pain | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/chest-pain

  Both of these conditions can cause a dull, heavy or tight pain in the chest that is central, or band-like. […] Symptoms that last more than 15 minutes, occur at rest, and include sweating and vomiting are more likely to be caused by a heart attack. […] Dial 999 immediately to request an ambulance if you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, or if you have the symptoms above and haven’t been diagnosed with a heart condition. […] If you have sharp chest pain that gets worse when you breathe in and out, and is accompanied by other symptoms such as a cough and breathlessness, it may be caused by a condition affecting the lungs or surrounding tissue. […] A pulmonary embolism can cause sharp, stabbing chest pain that may be worse when you breathe in, as well as breathlessness, a cough, coughing up blood and dizziness: if your symptoms are particularly severe, dial 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance. […] Pericarditis can cause a sudden, sharp and stabbing pain in your chest, or more of a dull ache; the pain usually worsens when lying down.

• #57 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this condition, stomach acid washes up from the stomach into the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. That tube is called the esophagus. GERD can cause a burning feeling in the chest, called heartburn. […] Many lung conditions can cause chest pain, including: A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. A blood clot that gets stuck in a lung artery can block blood flow to lung tissue. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may feel like a heart attack. […] Some types of chest pain are due to injury or damage to the structures that make up the chest wall. These conditions include: Costochondritis. This is inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone. It can cause chest pain that might feel like a heart attack. The pain is most commonly felt on the left-hand side of the body.

• #58 Patient education: Chest pain (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chest-pain-beyond-the-basics

  Different things can cause chest pain or discomfort, many of which are not serious. Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. But because chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack, it is important to seek help and get treatment as quickly as possible. […] If you have chest pain that is new, severe, prolonged, or worrisome, call for an ambulance immediately (in the United States and Canada, dial 9-1-1). The emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in your community are prepared to respond rapidly and will take you to the nearest hospital. If it turns out that you are having a heart attack, every minute is important, and the faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can receive treatment. […] Most people think that a heart attack is sudden, intense, and dramatic, but this is not always true. Many heart attacks start slowly as mild pain or discomfort, which builds in intensity with time. It is common for a person with a heart attack to have other symptoms, such as discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach; shortness of breath; rapid or irregular heartbeats; breaking out in a cold sweat; nausea; or light-headedness. However, some heart attacks occur without these symptoms. Studies have shown that people often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they thought the symptoms were not serious or would go away. […] The best advice for anyone with chest pain is to seek help immediately. Every minute that passes between the start of the attack and getting treatment means increased loss of heart muscle.

• #59 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  Chest pain can be caused by diseases or disorders of the digestive system, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this condition, stomach acid washes up from the stomach into the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. That tube is called the esophagus. GERD can cause a burning feeling in the chest, called heartburn. […] Many lung conditions can cause chest pain, including: A blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. A blood clot that gets stuck in a lung artery can block blood flow to lung tissue. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may feel like a heart attack. […] Some types of chest pain are due to injury or damage to the structures that make up the chest wall. These conditions include: Costochondritis. This is inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone. It can cause chest pain that might feel like a heart attack. The pain is most commonly felt on the left-hand side of the body.

• #60 Chest Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/chest-pain-leaflet

  The most common symptom of a heart attack is severe chest pain at rest. Unless the blockage is quickly removed, this part of the heart muscle is at risk of dying. […] The chest pain caused by angina may feel like an ache, discomfort or tightness across the front of your chest. […] Costochondritis causes chest pain, felt at the front of the chest. This is typically a sharp, stabbing chest pain and is worse with movement, exertion and deep breathing. […] If a muscle is strained, there has been stretching or tearing of muscle fibres, often because the muscle has been stretched beyond its limits. […] Anxiety is quite a common cause of chest pain. In some people, the chest pain can be so severe that it is mistaken for angina. […] Seek medical help immediately if you have chest pain that is in the middle of your chest, is crushing or squeezing and comes with any of the following symptoms: Pain that spreads to the neck, jaw, or one or both shoulders or arms. […] There are many different causes of chest pain. Some are more serious than others. Any new, severe, or persisting chest pain should be discussed with your doctor. This is particularly important if you are an adult and have a history of heart or lung disease.

• #61 Chest pain – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chest-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20370838

  If you feel intense fear with chest pain, you may be having a panic attack. Panic attack symptoms also include a fast, pounding heartbeat, fast breathing, a lot of sweating, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. It can be hard to tell the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack. Always get medical help if you aren’t sure of the cause of chest pain.

• #62 Understanding Chest Pain: Is It Always a Heart Attack?

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-attack/does-chest-pain-always-mean-a-heart-attack/

  Angina can cause a feeling of tightness or squeezing in your chest; the pain may radiate to your arms, neck, back, shoulders, or jaw. […] Angina can sometimes be a warning sign of heart attack, so if the condition does not improve quickly or worsens, call 911. […] Costochondritis is a condition caused by inflammation of the cartilage that connects your breastbone (sternum) to your ribs. […] Chest pain, particularly if it develops suddenly and is on one side, is a common sign of pneumonia. […] Chest pain, along with a rapid heart rate and hyperventilation, can be part of a panic attack. […] Not all chest pain indicates a heart attack, but its crucial to take any sudden or severe chest discomfort seriously and consult a healthcare provider promptly to rule out a potential cardiac event.

• #63 Chest Pain: A Heart Attack or Something Else? – Harvard Health Publishing – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/chest-pain-a-heart-attack-or-something-else

  Clear answers to these questions go a long way toward nailing down a diagnosis. A few seconds of recurrent stabbing pain is less likely to be a heart attack, while pain centered in the chest that spreads out to the left arm or jaw is more likely to be one. […] Chest pain is serious business. If you think yours might be due to a heart attack, take action right away. The sooner you are checked out, the sooner you can get the kind of artery-opening therapy that can protect your heart from permanent damage.

• #64 Chest pain | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/chest-pain

  Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or other serious condition. Call triple zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance if your chest pain is severe, getting worse or has lasted for 10 minutes. […] Chest pain can be a symptom of a heart attack or another heart condition. It’s safest to consider the pain as heart-related until proven otherwise. […] If you have any of the symptoms below, call triple zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance. […] Chest pain that is severe, getting worse or has lasted longer than 10 minutes. […] Chest pain that feels heavy, crushing or tight. […] Chest pain and other symptoms, such as breathlessness, nausea, dizziness or a cold sweat. […] Chest pain and pain in your jaw or down your left arm. […] Palpitations (a racing heart beat). […] People having a heart attack may have just one of these symptoms, or a combination of several. The symptoms can come on suddenly or develop over a few minutes and get worse. Symptoms usually last for at least 10 minutes. […] All chest pain should be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.

• #65 Chest Pain: Sign of a Heart Attack or Something Else? | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/chest-pain-sign-of-a-heart-attack-or-something-else

  Different people experience heart attacks in different ways, Dr. ODonoghue adds. Some dont have any sensations in the chest but may experience other symptoms (this is especially common in women): A feeling in the chest often described as pressure, tightness, squeezing or constriction but not always. […] Have you been experiencing an increasing or escalating pattern of chest pain over time? For example, in the past few months, have you noticed more discomfort with less activity or exertion? That may indicate a heart condition that requires immediate attention. […] If you have any concerns that your symptoms may represent a heart attack, speak up, express that and get medical attention.

• #66 Chest pain

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chest-pain/

  Most chest pain is not a sign of anything serious but get medical advice just in case. Get immediate medical help if you think you’re having a heart attack. […] You could be having a heart attack. Call 999 straight away as you need immediate treatment in hospital. […] It’s important to get medical advice to make sure it’s nothing serious. […] The most common heart problems that cause chest pain include: pericarditis which usually causes a sudden, sharp, stabbing pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or lie down; angina or a heart attack which have similar symptoms but a heart attack is life-threatening. […] You’re more likely to have heart problems if you’re older or are at risk of coronary heart disease.

• #67 Chest Pain: A Heart Attack or Something Else? – Harvard Health Publishing – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/chest-pain-a-heart-attack-or-something-else

  Clear answers to these questions go a long way toward nailing down a diagnosis. A few seconds of recurrent stabbing pain is less likely to be a heart attack, while pain centered in the chest that spreads out to the left arm or jaw is more likely to be one. […] Chest pain is serious business. If you think yours might be due to a heart attack, take action right away. The sooner you are checked out, the sooner you can get the kind of artery-opening therapy that can protect your heart from permanent damage.

• #68 What happens when you go to the emergency room for chest pain symptoms? – Memorial Hospital of Gardena

  https://www.memorialhospitalgardena.com/newsroom/news/what-happens-when-you-go-to-the-emergency-room-for-chest-pain-symptoms/

  chest pain symptoms Every year, around 7.6 million Americans seek treatment for chest pain in emergency departments. Symptoms can range from dull and achy to sharp and severe. While many cases of chest pain may be harmless, other instances may indicate a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention. […] Chest pain is a common symptom of heart attack and other life-threatening conditions, so it should never be taken lightly. […] Chest pain is common, but it shouldnt be ignored. Although most cases of chest pain are harmless, you should go to the emergency room immediately if your chest pain is intense, prolonged, or is accompanied by other symptoms. […] Here are some symptoms that may indicate you need immediate medical attention: Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath, Confusion/disorientation, Excessive sweating, Nausea or dizziness, Pain that travels into the back, Pain in the jaw, left arm or back, Feelings of pressure, squeezing, tightness, Low blood pressure or heart rate, Rapid heartbeat and/or breathing.

• #69 Chest pain: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003079.htm

  Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. […] Many people with chest pain fear that they are having a heart attack (myocardial infarction). However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and, in some cases, life threatening. […] Angina or a heart attack. The most common symptom is chest pain that may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back. […] Call 911 or the local emergency number if: You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest. Pain spreads (radiates) to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades. […] You have sudden, sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement, especially if one leg is swollen or more swollen than the other (this could be a blood clot, part of which has moved to the lungs). […] You have chest pain that is severe and does not go away. […] Chest pain lasts longer than 3 to 5 days.

• #70 Chest pain | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/chest-pain

  Chest pain can be a sign of a serious condition, like a heart attack. […] It is important to seek immediate medical help if you are experiencing chest pain. […] Chest pain can last for several minutes or come and go. It can be a sign of a serious condition, like a heart attack. […] Chest pain can be a warning sign of a heart attack. […] Chest pain caused by a heart attack can: feel like uncomfortable pressure, heaviness or tightness in your chest, spread to your arms, shoulders, neck, jaw or back, last for several minutes or come and go. […] Warning signs of a heart attack vary from person to person, and they may not always be sudden or severe. […] If symptoms are severe, or getting worse, or last for more than 10 minutes, call Triple Zero (000) immediately and ask for an ambulance.

• #71 Chest pain that comes and goes: Causes and symptoms

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322094

  People should contact emergency services if they experience chest pain or severe shortness of breath. […] Chest pain that comes and goes can be due to numerous possible conditions. Some conditions, such as heart attack, require immediate medical attention. […] It is best to contact a doctor if there are concerns about recurring or worsening chest pain. A person should seek immediate medical help if they experience symptoms of a heart attack.

• #72 Chest Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/chest-pain

  When you have chest pain, your first thought may be that its a heart attack. However, other less serious conditions can also cause chest pain. […] Chest pain varies depending on the person. It also varies in quality, intensity, duration, and location. […] It may feel like a sharp, stabbing pain or a dull ache. It may be a sign of a serious heart-related problem or due to a common cause that isnt life threatening. […] Seek emergency treatment immediately if you think you may be having a heart attack and especially if your chest pain is new, unexplained, or lasts more than a few moments. […] Your doctor can treat and resolve chest pain caused by many common conditions. These may include acid reflux, anxiety attacks, and asthma or related disorders. […] However, chest pain can also be a symptom of a life threatening condition. Seek immediate medical treatment if you think you may be experiencing a heart attack or another heart problem. This can save your life.

• #73 Chest pain: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003079.htm

  Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen. […] Many people with chest pain fear that they are having a heart attack (myocardial infarction). However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and, in some cases, life threatening. […] Angina or a heart attack. The most common symptom is chest pain that may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back. […] Call 911 or the local emergency number if: You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest. Pain spreads (radiates) to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades. […] You have sudden, sharp chest pain with shortness of breath, especially after a long trip, a stretch of bedrest (for example, following an operation), or other lack of movement, especially if one leg is swollen or more swollen than the other (this could be a blood clot, part of which has moved to the lungs). […] You have chest pain that is severe and does not go away. […] Chest pain lasts longer than 3 to 5 days.

• #74 Patient education: Chest pain (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chest-pain-beyond-the-basics

  Different things can cause chest pain or discomfort, many of which are not serious. Having chest pain does not necessarily mean you are having a heart attack. But because chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack, it is important to seek help and get treatment as quickly as possible. […] If you have chest pain that is new, severe, prolonged, or worrisome, call for an ambulance immediately (in the United States and Canada, dial 9-1-1). The emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in your community are prepared to respond rapidly and will take you to the nearest hospital. If it turns out that you are having a heart attack, every minute is important, and the faster you get to a hospital, the sooner you can receive treatment. […] Most people think that a heart attack is sudden, intense, and dramatic, but this is not always true. Many heart attacks start slowly as mild pain or discomfort, which builds in intensity with time. It is common for a person with a heart attack to have other symptoms, such as discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach; shortness of breath; rapid or irregular heartbeats; breaking out in a cold sweat; nausea; or light-headedness. However, some heart attacks occur without these symptoms. Studies have shown that people often delay seeking help for a heart attack because they thought the symptoms were not serious or would go away. […] The best advice for anyone with chest pain is to seek help immediately. Every minute that passes between the start of the attack and getting treatment means increased loss of heart muscle.

• #75 Heart Attack Warning Signs | The Texas Heart Institute®

  https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/heart-attack-warning-signs/

  But anyone who has any of these signs for five minutes or longer should see a doctor right away. […] As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest discomfort. Women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and back or jaw discomfort. […] Regardless of your gender, getting proper medical care as quickly as possible is key to surviving a heart attack. Clot-busting drugs called thrombolytic agents have increased survival rates for heart attack patients when these medicines are given as soon as possible after an attack. These drugs and other artery-opening treatments can stop a heart attack in its tracks and can prevent or limit damage to the heart. To be most effective, they should be given within one hour of the start of heart attack symptoms.

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