Chest Pain

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Overview

There are many different causes of chest pains. Some of these causes are life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Angina at rest, and heart attack caused by a blood clot in a coronary artery are the most common causes.


Less common, but also life-threatening, conditions that cause chest pain include aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax.



Any serious chest pain should receive prompt medical attention. Medications and treatments are ava...Read the full article