Chest pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 10, 2024 · Pain in the chest has many possible causes — and some are serious. Here's why it's so important to see a healthcare professional about chest pain.
Chest pain - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Dec 10, 2024 · If you're having severe chest pain or new or unexplained chest pain or pressure that lasts more than a few moments, call 911 or emergency medical services. Don't waste any time for fear of embarrassment if it's not a heart attack.
Chest pain: First aid - Mayo Clinic
May 8, 2024 · Call 911 or your local emergency number if you have sudden severe chest pain or any unexplained chest pain that lasts more than a few minutes. Also get emergency medical help if you have: Sudden severe upper back or neck pain. …
Myocardial ischemia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
May 5, 2021 · Myocardial ischemia reduces blood flow to the heart and may cause chest pain – but not always. Learn all the signs and symptoms and how to treat it.
Angina - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 22, 2024 · Severe chest pain is the main symptom of variant angina. It most often occurs in cycles, typically at rest and overnight. The pain may be relieved by angina medicine.
Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
Dec 7, 2023 · The most common symptom of heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort. But women are more likely than men to experience some of the other symptoms, such as jaw or back pain, shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting.
Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 13, 2024 · Classic signs and symptoms of a heart attack include crushing, substernal chest pain, pain in your shoulders or arms, shortness of breath, and sweating. However, many heart attacks have minimal or no symptoms and are found later during routine testing.
Constant pain from 4.4 cm ascending Aortic aneurysm
Dec 30, 2024 · Given the combination of chest pain, shortness of breath, and a known aneurysm, you should seek urgent medical attention to rule out any progression of the condition. Persistent and worsening chest pain should always be evaluated.
When to seek help for chest pain - Mayo Clinic Press
Nov 7, 2024 · Symptoms include chest pain that is sudden, severe, and feels sharp or like ripping or tearing. Other symptoms include pain in the back or stomach, shortness of breath, and symptoms similar to those of a stroke, such as difficulty speaking, weakness or loss of movement on one side of the body.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Chest pain despite normal stress test
Dec 19, 2015 · ANSWER: Chest pain or shortness of breath that happens with exertion could be symptoms of a number of medical conditions — even when the results of a stress test appear normal. The two most common stress tests are echocardiogram (or echo) …