Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart and most commonly - but not always - a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). The ...

Pain or tightness in your chest can be not only uncomfortable, but also unsettling. Especially when it comes seemingly out of nowhere and you’re not sure of the cause. Many of us immediately begin to ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...

Signs of heart disease in women differ from the classic chest pain seen in men. Spotting these signs can help you get better ...

Chest pain represents one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. The immediate fear—”Am I having a heart attack?”—creates tremendous anxiety, and rightfully so. Heart attacks claim ...

Heart attacks in women may show different signs compared to men. A cardiologist explains 7 subtle symptoms women often ...

A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires an immediate call to the emergency services. However, there are sometimes ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer a heart attack every year, and heart disease remains the biggest cause of death here in the U.S. And when those heart attacks happen, typically you’ll feel it ...

Women’s chest pain can be a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition, but Northwell Health’s newest program is seeking to address this issue. “It treats a condition, or set of conditions, I ...

63.5% of practices were located in urban areas and 67% of the participating 74 PCPs were male (mean age of 49 years). PCPs included 1355 patients with chest pain, seven patients did not meet the ...