Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) represents a significant clinical challenge, with patients frequently experiencing persistent symptoms despite the absence of overt cardiac pathology. Contemporary ...

During the study period, 3801 ED chest pain patients (5.4% of all ED visits) were either admitted to an inpatient unit or transferred to an observation unit (Figure 1). At presentation, 42.2% (n=1604) ...

In some cases, a pinched nerve in the upper back can cause chest pain. However, upper back pinched nerves are less common than those that occur in the neck or lower back. Pinched nerves can cause pain ...

"These extended and sustained benefits appear to be primarily driven by a reduction in the rate of non-fatal MI, suggesting that the principal benefit of CCTA [coronary CT angiography] is driven by ...

Reproducible chest pain means that a doctor or medical team can reproduce the pain under specific circumstances through pressing or touching. Doctors often use it as an early diagnostic tool when a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The key to treatment is to ascertain the etiology of chest pain in this woman. The differential diagnosis of ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

Delhi cardiologist Dr. Shailesh Singh advises distinguishing between heart-related chest pain and minor discomfort. He stresses that pain during exertion, feeling like pressure or squeezing, and ...

Chest pain in children usually has a benign etiology. Most patients will have a normal physical exam or findings consistent with a musculoskeletal origin (e.g., chest-wall tenderness); these patients ...

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 ...