Chest pain causes

Not necessarily a heart attack

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Chest Pain

According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes of chest pain are: Cardiac problems, such as heart attacks, angina (pain from reduced blood flow to the heart), and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart) Musculoskeletal problems, such as injuries to the ribs or costochondritis (inflammation of cartilage of the ribs) Lung conditions, such as pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the chest cavity), pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) Digestive problems, such as heartburn, swallowing disorders, and gallstones Shingles, a viral infection of the nerves that leads to skin blistering Psychological problems, such as panic attacks. A crushing pain in the chest, accompanied by a sensation of intense pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, sweating, or chest pain that radiates from the chest to other parts of the body can indicate a heart attack. Any chest pain that does not resolve quickly should be considered a medical emergency; in the case of a heart attack, "time is muscle," and delays in medical evaluation can lead to serious and permanent heart damage. American Heart Association advice: If you think you might be having a heart attack, call 911 and chew two aspirin while waiting for the ambulance. Aspirin has proven effective in heading off blood clots which cause or complicate heart attacks; chewing helps it enter the bloodstream more quickly. More AMA advice: DON'T attempt "cough CPR," coughing to compress the heart and prevent cardiac arrest. Performed incorrectly, coughing can make a heart attack more serious. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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