Heart Disease Community

Hi:

"What is This?"

Realistically. no one can tell/determine/know for sure via the Internet.

In general-only here, chest/thoracic area (left, right, upper, lower, center, side) pain, stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, but is not limited to, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic.

Additionally, of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at any age, various symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic), or even be silent.

ALWAYS be proactive in your health care and treatment. Most important, communicate/interact well with your doctor(s).

Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.

Take care,

CardioStar*

WebMD member (since 8/99)



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Be well-informed

MedlinePlus

Chest pain

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003079.htm


Mayo Clinic

Chest pain

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chest-pain/DS00016


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Non-cardiac chest pain

Musculoskeletal-related

The chest contains many muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage and strains or sprains to any of these may/can can cause chest pain. Chest pain associated with musculoskeletal injury is typically sharp and confined to a specific area of the chest.

The pain may/can be brought on by movement of the chest and/or arms into certain positions, and often is relieved by changing position.

The pain may/can be triggered off by pushing on part of the chest and often become worse when taking a deep breath. Though the pain typically last only seconds, it may/can also persist for days or longer.

If/when chest pain increases when you press your finger on the painful site, or if you can pinpoint the spot that hurts, it is most likely chest wall-related pain, which may/can be caused by strained muscles or ligaments or even by a fractured rib.

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WebMD

Heart Disease TYPES

Men and Women

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men


SYMPTOMS

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms

Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease

Definitions. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention.....

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your blood vessels......

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120


LEARN ABOUT the Heart


WebMD

The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems

http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart



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Quote!

Be a questioning patient. Talk to your doctor and ask questions. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"

- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society

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It's your future......be there.


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Hi there, cardiostarusa.

Thank you so much for taking the time to help other users in need. WebMD recognizes you and thanks you for your contributions for all of these years.

You're welcome editor_morgan.

It's a pleasure being part of the WebMD Community and helping out whenever I can.

CardioStar*