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Where Is Chest Pain With Heart Attack

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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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 »

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Is it reflux or something else? Similar symptoms to check out first
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...and acid reflux medications).   Heartburn and chest pain are often associated with adult... Read more »

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What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...the presence of stress or anxiety, symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath were more... Read more »

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Blood Pressure Should Be Lower than Before
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...and angina, have had a heart attack or worsening chest pain, and have heart failure.     ... 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 »
Takayasu arteritis
...vessel. Systemic complaints may include fever, rash, muscle aches (myalgia), and arthritis. Chest pain can develop due to inflammation of either the lining of the chest cavity ( ... Read more »
Takayasu arteritis
...care provider Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this condition. Weak pulse, chest pain, and breathing difficulty require immediate care. Read more »
Unstable angina
...myocardial infarction (heart attack): it is characterized by an accelerating or "crescendo" pattern of chest pain that lasts longer than in stable angina, occurs at rest or with less exertion than... 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 »

Medications

Rox37270_147101_5

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

Pfz15200_133123_5

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

Roc24370_110364_5

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

Pfz21500_86091_5

...and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing... Read more »

Sea18610_83257_5

...flow more easily. Verapamil is also used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase... Read more »

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