The American College of Cardiology (ACC) expert decision pathway for chest pain can safely and effectively rule out acute coronary syndromes in most patients, but not for those with known coronary ...

Q: My mother is 83 and has sharp pain under her left breast and along her back on the left side. At times the pain is so intense that she refuses to eat. She has seen her family doctor and has had ...

Implementation of an experimental two-hour pathway for assessing risk among chest pain patients allowed healthcare workers to safely discharge two-times the number of patients discharged under ...

A woman in her 20s presented to the emergency department with acute onset of shortness of breath and chest pain after removal of an acupuncture needle from the posteromedial aspect of her left scapula ...

Topic experts suggested key areas to focus on in this surveillance review, including the use of coronary computed tomography angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) and high-sensitivity ...

We often think of chest pain as a sign of heart attack, yet chest pain doesn’t automatically mean you have a problem with your heart. There are plenty of other potential culprits—such as heartburn or ...

In cold temperatures, blood vessels constrict, which can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. This can lead to chest ...

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 ...

For patients with chest pain who are at low risk of acute coronary syndromes, a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero rules out CAD and the need for revascularization in the vast majority of ...

Chest pain while breathing can occur during a heart attack, which requires urgent medical attention. But there are also some other conditions that may cause chest pain while breathing. This article ...

Chest pain can stem from many health issues. Some are quite serious, while others may be nothing to worry about. Sometimes, chest pain indicates a blocked artery and a heart attack. This is an ...