Angina, a symptom of underlying heart disease, is frequently overlooked in women despite being a leading cause of death.

Chest pain can signal something serious, and it’s often an emergency. But discomfort in your chest area can also be a sign of a minor annoyance. That means that when you notice it, you may be ...

The primary symptom of a heart attack is pain or discomfort in the center of the chest, Dr. Lloyd-Jones said. All the experts described the feeling as if an elephant were sitting on your chest. This ...

Chest pain ranks as the second most common reason for emergency department (ED) visits, making it a key concern for patients and doctors. However, 80 percent of these cases are considered low-risk and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...

A 58-year-old woman has a prolonged episode of chest discomfort that resolves by the time she is seen in the emergency department. She is admitted to the hospital. Several hours after admission, her ...

People often mistake cardiac pain for acidity. A senior cardiologist says any chest pressure that spreads or comes with unease should be taken seriously, not brushed off as indigestion.(Images: Pexels ...

Dr. J. Sawalla Guseh II: A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated in the cardiovascular performance program clinic of this hospital because of progressive exertional dyspnea and chest pain. The ...