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  2. Costochondritis - Wikipedia

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    Costochondritis is a common condition that is responsible for approximately 13–36% of acute chest pain-related concerns from adults depending on the setting, with 14–39% for adolescents. [8] It is most often seen in individuals who are older than 40 years of age and occurs more often in women than in men. [3]

  3. What It Means When You Have Chest Pain That Comes and Goes - AOL

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    Costochondritis “Also referred to as inflammatory arthritis of the sternum/rib cage,” says Dr. Cantillon. ... This is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is blockage of an ...

  4. Chondritis - Wikipedia

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    It takes several forms, osteochondritis, costochondritis, and relapsing polychondritis among them. Costochondritis is notable for feeling like a heart attack. Costochondritis is notable for feeling like a heart attack.

  5. Sternal fracture - Wikipedia

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    A sternal fracture is a fracture of the sternum (the breastbone), located in the center of the chest.The injury, which occurs in 5–8% of people who experience significant blunt chest trauma, may occur in vehicle accidents, when the still-moving chest strikes a steering wheel or dashboard [1] or is injured by a seatbelt.

  6. Myocardial infarction - Wikipedia

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    Myocardial infarction; Other names: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart attack: A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, causing catastrophic thrombus formation, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream to the heart muscle.

  7. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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    These typically get worse with breathing in and occur within a small area. Spells of pain usually last less than a few minutes. Typically it begins at rest and other symptoms are absent. Concerns about the condition may result in anxiety, with sufferers often fearing that the pain is a sign of a more serious condition. Similar anxieties in ...

  8. How far would a wife go to keep $2M Ponzi scheme a secret? - AOL

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    In February 2019, 38-year-old Michael Cochran died suddenly. Prosecutors said his wife Natalie Cochran poisoned him with insulin to conceal her over $2 million Ponzi scheme, which she operated ...

  9. Chest pain - Wikipedia

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    Aortic stenosis: This condition occurs in individuals with underlying congenital bicuspid valve, aortic sclerosis, or a history of rheumatic fever. Chest pain usually happens during physical activity. Syncope is a late symptom. Signs and symptoms of heart failure may also be present.