Chest pain is the most recognized sign of a heart attack, but Mercy Health physicians want the community to know heart attacks often present differently. In reality, symptoms can be much subtler — ...

It may surprise you—up to half of patients with chest pain don’t have blocked arteries. So what’s causing their symptoms? This Heart Month, Dr. Jay Widmer with Baylor Scott & White explains coronary ...

With potentially devastating results, cardiologists urge everyone not to wait to call 911. The line between being overly cautious and not wanting to cause a commotion can be potentially dangerous. For ...

We often ignore symptoms that doctors prefer we wouldn't. Dr Charl van Loggerenberg answers listeners' questions on Weekend Breakfast's Doctor's Surgery. We often put off going to the GP for something ...

Chest pain is one symptom most people panic about, and often for good reason. But in that moment of fear, many end up doing the exact opposite of what their body needs. From brushing it off as “gas” ...

Isla Sneddon died at age 17 after her health concerns were dismissed due to her age Mark and Michelle Sneddon are petitioning the Scottish government for an overhaul in treatment for pediatric cancer ...

“He ignored the pain. Just a little chest discomfort, he thought. A bit of sweating. Mild breathlessness. ‘It will pass,’ he said,” Dr Ali wrote. Minutes later, outside the hospital, the man suddenly ...

Headaches, chest pain and back aches are common problems that are typically nothing more than minor nuisances. However, according to experts, these symptoms can sometimes be a sign of an urgent ...

Susan Russell, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and Medical Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) for Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical ICU. Muscle strain commonly causes chest ...

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 ...

DENVER — Chest pain sends a wave of concern through anyone who experiences it, but determining whether it stems from heartburn or a heart attack isn't always straightforward. Medical professionals at ...