Chest pain has many causes, ranging from muscle strain to more serious cardiovascular problems such as heart attack. If you do experience chest pain, it is important to seek prompt medical attention.…

A heart attack is a medical emergency caused by a sudden stoppage of blood flow to your heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease. Symptoms vary and may include mild to severe chest pain. If you think you are experiencing a heart attack, it is important to seek prompt medical treatment.…

Costochondritis is pain associated with inflammation of joints in the rib cage where cartilage meets the bone of the ribs or the breastbone. It is a common cause of chest pain and is referred to as Tietze syndrome when there is swelling around the affected joints.…

Pleurisy is the inflammation of thin membranes lining the lungs and inner chest wall, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. As the lungs expand the membranes rub together, causing sharp, stabbing chest pains. Medications are often needed to help treat the condition.…

Heart palpitations are an unpleasant feeling of the heart beating, which can include the feeling of a rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeat. Palpitations can be triggered by exercise, medication, stress or, rarely, an underlying heart condition.…

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can have no symptoms but may lead to life threatening conditions. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked periodically. If you have hypertension, lifestyle changes and medications can help control your blood pressure.…