Learn which chest pain symptoms need urgent cardiology care, common cardiac and non-cardiac causes, risk factors, and how doctors assess emergencies.

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Chest pain can have different causes. Having chest discomfort does not necessarily mean you are having a “heart attack”. However, chest pain can possibly be a sign of a heart attack. Hence, it is ...

Q. I was working out at the gym doing a bench press with heavy weights when I felt a pop in the front of my right shoulder. In addition to acute pain, I noticed a deformity of my chest muscle near the ...

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Chest pain or palpitations can signal hidden heart trouble. Know when an ECG test is needed, what results show, and when to seek urgent care.

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Chest pain represents one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. The immediate fear—”Am I having a heart attack?”—creates tremendous anxiety, and rightfully so. Heart attacks claim ...