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  2. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The underlying cause is unclear. Some believe the pain may be from the chest wall or irritation of an intercostal nerve. [1] [2] Risk factors include psychological stress. [2] The pain is not due to the heart. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include angina, pericarditis, pleurisy, and chest ...

  3. Angina - Wikipedia

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    Worsening angina attacks, sudden-onset angina at rest, and angina lasting more than 15 minutes are symptoms of unstable angina (usually grouped with similar conditions as the acute coronary syndrome). As these may precede a heart attack, they require urgent medical attention and are, in general, treated similarly to heart attacks. [8]

  4. 11 causes of chest pain that aren't a heart attack - AOL

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    There are many chest pain causes (including a heart attack) that can lead to similar types of discomfort, and it can be really tricky to know what you're actually dealing with. 11 causes of chest ...

  5. Chest pain - Wikipedia

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    A woman clutching her chest, a common sign of a heart attack. Chest pain may present in different ways depending upon the underlying diagnosis. Chest pain may also vary from person to person based upon age, sex, weight, and other differences. [1] Chest pain may present as a stabbing, burning, aching, sharp, or pressure-like sensation in the chest.

  6. Heart Attacks: What Women Need to Know About Their Risks ...

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    While chest pain (also known as angina) can be a common symptom of a heart attack, there are several others that are important to know about, including: Pain, discomfort, tightness, pressure, or ...

  7. What Does a Heart Attack Really Look Like? & Other ... - AOL

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    A heart attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to cardiac arrest or death. Heart attacks are common, too, with an estimated 805,000 people in the United States ...

  8. Heartburn - Wikipedia

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    The most common symptom for a heart attack is chest pain. [13] However, as many as 30% of people who receive cardiac catheterization for chest pain have findings that do not account for their chest discomfort. These are often defined as having "atypical chest pain" or chest pain of undetermined origin. [14]

  9. 'Absolutely shocked': Mom, 40, says severe chills were sign ...

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    Mauri says signs of a heart attack include: Chest pain. Chest pressure. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, back or arm. Excessive sweating. People experiencing these symptoms should call 911 ...