Q. Is chest pain a heart condition?

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Answered by Seconmedic Expert

Yes, chest pain can indicate a heart condition or related heart health issues. The cause of chest pain can vary significantly and should be evaluated by a doctor if it persists or worsens.

Common causes of chest pain include coronary artery disease, pericarditis (inflammation around the heart), angina (chest discomfort from reduced blood flow to the heart muscle), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), pulmonary embolism (blood clot in an artery leading to the lungs). In addition, non-cardiac causes such as pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lung) and costochondritis (inflammation near ribs where cartilage connects them) may also lead to chest pains that resemble cardiac sources.

If you experience any type of chest pain, contact your doctor immediately for evaluation. Cardiovascular risk factors such as family history and lifestyle behaviors may increase your risk for developing particular cardiac conditions. Therefore, it is important to assess all possible causes through individualized testing with a medical professional – including but not limited to: electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), echocardiogram ultrasound test, stress tests and imaging scans such as x-ray/CT scan or MRI scan. Treatment options may depend on potential underlying etiology but medications -beta blockers, ACE inhibitors & statins- are often used in conjunction with lifestyle modifications -exercise & dietary changes-, therapy sessions and other treatments when appropriate.

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