10 Causes of Heart Pain
Heart pain or chest pain refers to pain that occurs in the region of the chest. It can be a symptom of many serious conditions and should always be considered as a medical emergency. Cardiac chest pain is known as angina pectoris. However, pain in the chest can also be caused by noncardiac-related causes such as lung issues, musculoskeletal, or gastrointestinal issues.
Chest pain can have different characteristics of pain and associated symptoms depending on the age, gender, and existing comorbidities of the affected individual.
Chest pain is a common issue with an estimated 6 to 8 million individuals presenting in the emergency department annually in the United States. About 50 to 70 percent of those with chest pain will be hospitalized or placed under observation.
