There’s good reason to pay attention to even the most understated symptoms: “Your heart is the lifeline of your whole body,” ...

A chest pain is not always a sign of a heart attack, and can be a sign of several other conditions. Understanding this can help you to address the issue.

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If you have these three concerning symptoms, it’s time to get to the heart of the problem. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, warns that struggling to breathe while walking ...

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people come to the emergency department at Idaho Falls Community Hospital, and ...

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 2, 2005) – While most people know that chest pain can signify the presence of heart disease, it is less well known that shortness of breath can also be a serious cardiac symptom. Now ...

Back pain when breathing has several causes, ranging from a pulled muscle or pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lung) to more serious causes such as a pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. There ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...

Experiencing back pain when you breathe can be a symptom of a strained muscle in your chest. Pneumonia may also cause a similar pain in addition to fever, fatigue, weakness, and more. If you see ...

Picture this scenario – you’re sitting at dinner when suddenly you feel intense chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sense of impending doom. Your first thought is heart attack, so you rush to the ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath may offer distinct warnings of future heart problems over 30 years' time, according to a new study. Chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million visits to U.S.