Chest Pain

Affects: Chest · Cardiovascular

Severe

Severity

Sudden onset

Duration

Chest

Body Part

Cardiovascular

📖What is Chest Pain?

Chest pain is discomfort, pressure, tightness, or a burning sensation felt anywhere in the chest, which can range from a fleeting, minor ache to a severe, crushing pain. It may radiate to the arm, jaw, neck, or back, and can be caused by heart, lung, digestive, or musculoskeletal issues. Because it can signal a life-threatening cardiac event, chest pain should always be taken seriously.

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