It may surprise you—up to half of patients with chest pain don’t have blocked arteries. So what’s causing their symptoms?

Q: My sister went to the emergency room because she thought she was having a heart attack, but she ended up being diagnosed with costochondritis. What is that? A: Costochondritis refers to ...

Chest pain can signal something serious, and it’s often an emergency. But discomfort in your chest area can also be a sign of a minor annoyance. That means that when you notice it, you may be ...

Dr. M. Blair DeYoung, a McLaren Cardiovascular Institute interventional cardiologist, says simply, “If you’re having symptoms where you think you might be having a heart attack, call 911.” ...

Here's why 40% of heart attacks show atypical symptoms like jaw pain, fatigue, and arm heaviness, and how early recognition ...

Pain or tightness in your chest can be not only uncomfortable, but also unsettling. Especially when it comes seemingly out of nowhere and you’re not sure of the cause. Many of us immediately begin to ...

Knox Community Hospital has announced that its Cardiology Department has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the ...

February is Heart Month and while chest pain is the most recognized sign of a heart attack, symptoms present differently in each person, highlighting the importance of preventative care.

Isla Sneddon died at age 17 after her health concerns were dismissed due to her age ...

Some people experience chest pain or discomfort after an endoscopy. This can happen due to the gas surgeons use to inflate the stomach during the procedure. If this is the cause, the pain should be ...

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 ...