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What Causes Chest Pains

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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GERD Disguised
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

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

Chest pain afflicts people of all ages.  It doesn’t make a distinction based on demographics or... 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

What does one do if she experiences major chest pains and medical examinations reveal no heart or... Read more »

Health Guide

Chest Pain
...mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} Chest pains are frequently a part of anxiety attacks. The Diagnostic... 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 »
Chest pain
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 or pressure;... Read more »
Atelectasis
... Partial lung collapse Symptoms Breathing difficulty Chest pain Cough Signs and tests Chest x-ray ... Read more »
The Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke
...experiencing the symptoms yourself, have someone else drive you.Signs of a Heart AttackCommon SymptomsChest 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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