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Chest Pain

Chronic chest pain could be a 'red flag' for women

October 03, 2008
Most people believe heart attacks happen suddenly. But new research suggests that for women, it's chronic chest pain that may be a 'red flag' for future heart problems, even if women do not have blocked arteries. A study published in the European Heart Journal found that women who suffer from persistent chest pain are more than twice as likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problem than women who do not have chest pain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...This is a very typical reaction to anxiety induced chest pain. Chest pain can create a swift and... Read more »

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Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

......based on demographics or social position.  Having chest pain can unnerve a person.  The... Read more »

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What are some Causes of Chest Pain other than Heart or BP Abnormalities?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

......physician. Second, what constitutes a full work-up for chest pain? This is actually... Read more »

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GERD Disguised
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...reflux and seemingly unrelated problems such as severe chest pain and chronic cough.   In... Read more »

Health Guide

Chest Pain
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Chest pain
......Names Chest tightness or pressure; Chest discomfort Considerations Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain.... Read more »
Costochondritis
...Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. This is a common cause of chest pain. Inflammation or injury involving the chest muscles is another common cause of... Read more »
Atelectasis
... Partial lung collapse Symptoms Breathing difficulty Chest pain Cough Signs and tests Chest x-ray ... Read more »
What are Symptoms of Heart Attack?
...result, the heart becomes badly damaged due to tissue death from lack of oxygen. Common Symptoms Chest Pain, usually radiating toward the left shoulder and arm. The arm may be tingling or... Read more »

Medications

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...activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a... Read more »

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...It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood... Read more »

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...Nicardipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to... Read more »

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... Uses Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain... Read more »

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...dye-NYE-trate) Uses Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients... Read more »

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