Cardiology

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.

Even with a normal echocardiogram, chest pain can be caused by non-cardiac issues like gastrointestinal reflux, muscle or nerve problems, or stress and anxiety.

Yes, a sedentary lifestyle—characterized by limited physical activity—can contribute to many health problems, including heart conditions that cause chest pain.

During a heart attack, pain typically begins in the center of the chest and can radiate to the left arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw.

Non-radiating chest pain remains confined to one area and can stem from both cardiac and non-cardiac causes.

Radiating chest pain can stem from heart conditions such as heart attacks or angina, although musculoskeletal problems and nerve disorders can also cause pain to spread.

Chest tightness that occurs randomly can be caused by anxiety, panic attacks, muscle strain, breathing problems, or GI issues. Random symptoms are less likely to be related to the heart.

Pain in the rib cage under the left breast may signal heart problems. However, the pain could also stem from several non-heart-related causes, including musculoskeletal issues, nerve irritation, or problems with nearby organs.

Sudden chest tightness may be related to several factors, including heart problems, muscle tension, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions. Anxiety is another potential cause of chest tightness.

Chest pain radiating down the right arm may indicate a heart problem like a heart attack, though it can also stem from muscle strain or nerve issues.