Cardiology

Sharp chest pain can have many causes, ranging from chest wall issues like costochondritis and pleuritic pain from lung inflammation to more serious conditions like an acute aortic dissection.

Chest pain and sweating at night can be a sign of a heart problem or a lung issue, such as a pulmonary embolism.

In women, chest pain at night can be linked to heart issues that show up differently than in men, and it can also be related to sleep disturbances, stress, or other non-heart problems.

Intermittent chest pain can be caused by non-cardiac issues like acid reflux or muscle strain, but it may also result from heart problems or nerve-related conditions.

Chest pain that spreads to the left arm is most often linked to heart problems, especially a heart attack due to coronary artery disease. You should seek immediate medical care if you have this symptom.

Chest pain that radiates to the neck may be a sign of heart trouble, such as a heart attack, or it might come from neck or spinal issues like cervical angina.

There are many reasons why the left side of your chest might feel funny. It could be related to your heart, your esophagus (the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach), or even your muscles and bones.

Tightness in the left chest can be caused by heart-related issues like angina, inflammation of the chest wall (costochondritis), or sometimes unusual conditions involving the digestive system.

Feeling tightness in your chest can be a sign that something is affecting your heart, breathing, or digestive system, and it’s important to have it checked if it worries you.

Chest pain and nausea at night might be due to heart issues like reduced blood flow or a heart attack, but it can also be caused by acid reflux or other stomach problems.

Chest pain directly over the heart can be due to heart-related problems such as a heart attack, angina, or inflammation of the heart’s lining.

Chest pain above the left breast can be caused by problems with the muscles and cartilage (like costochondritis), veins under the skin (such as Mondor’s disease), or even heart-related issues like angina.

Chest pain that lasts all day can be caused by heart problems, or it could be due to problems with your stomach, muscles, or even stress.

Chest pain that radiates to the right arm can be a warning sign of a heart problem, such as a heart attack, but less commonly it might come from other causes like nerve or muscle issues. You should see a doctor immediately if you have this symptom.

Tight chest pain on the left side can be caused by heart-related issues like angina, lung problems such as pleurisy, or other non-cardiac conditions.

If you are having chest pain on the left side, check for other serious symptoms and seek help immediately if the pain is severe or accompanied by signs of a heart attack.

The diverse causes of chest pain can present differently in women due to hormonal changes, smaller coronary arteries, and even how pain is perceived and expressed. These factors make chest pain in women sometimes appear different—often more subtle—than the classic symptoms seen in men.

While right-sided chest pain is often less linked to heart problems, you should be concerned if the pain is severe, persistent, or comes with other worrisome symptoms like difficulty breathing, fever, or dizziness.

Lying on your left side may change the way your heart, lungs, and stomach are positioned, sometimes causing chest pain due to pressure, reflux, or other noncardiac issues.

Even after having a stent placed, you might still feel chest pain due to factors such as narrowing in other parts of your heart, the stented area becoming narrow again, or other heart or non-heart issues. Talk to a doctor soon if you're still having chest pain.