In early May 2023, a 35-week pregnant Amanda Banic visited the hospital with chest pain. Doctors told her she was experiencing indigestion and a panic attack — and sent her home. A week later, the ...

"In simple terms: cough CPR doesn’t fix the cause, doesn’t improve the situation, and definitely doesn’t replace proper ...

Pancreatitis is excruciatingly painful, especially after eating. The pancreas is behind the lower part of the stomach, stretching across the abdomen, so it was conceivable that it was the cause of the ...

In patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction, self-administration of aspirin within 4 hours of severe chest pain decreases risk for mortality. Self-administering aspirin within 4 hours of ...

Severe chest pain is a common sign of a heart attack. But heart attacks aren't the only health condition that can cause chest pain. Here's what you need to know to determine the severity of your chest ...

A 59-year-old man arrived at the Peking University First Hospital in Beijing for a procedure when he started having severe chest pain and shortness of breath. Four months earlier, he had cancerous ...

In cold temperatures, blood vessels constrict, which can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. This can lead to chest ...

Two patients found infected with highly infectious Nipah virus are currently battling for their lives in ICU. Reports say ...

Chest pain can indicate an injury to your ribcage, surrounding muscles, or connective tissue. Pulled muscles, fractured ribs, and arthritis are all potential causes. Your musculoskeletal system ...

When it comes to severe medical situations, emergency medicine doctors see it all. They’re the physicians who folks of all ages rush to when something serious goes wrong. But just what does “serious” ...