Is The Heart Located In The Center Of The Chest?
Chest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen.
Alternative Names
Chest tightness; Chest pressure; Chest discomfort
Considerations
Many people with chest pain fear a
Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your...
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