Heart and Chest Pain
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Unusual fatigue was the number symptom for women who had a heart attack, not chest pain. What were the other top signs in women?
Hypnotherapy for non-cardiac pain
BBC News
Chest pain that is unrelated to the heart might be relieved by hypnotherapy. Read more on the findings of a small chest pain study here.
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All about angina
Medicine Net
What causes heart/chest pain in angina? Is all chest pain related to the heart? Read this overview to get answers to your questions.
Not all chest pain is heart-related
The Non-invasive Heart Ctr.
Some conditions like hiatal hernia, anemia or reflux may also produce chest pains. Learn how these symptoms differ from the chest pain of heart attacks.
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Women and chest pain
Univ. of Florida
Women with chest pain, take note: Even if tests reveal no heart problems, any chest pains you have might be indicitave of future problems. Watch this video to learn more.
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First aid for chest pain
Revolution Health
What types of chest pains require immediate help, and what type of first aid should be given for chest pains? Find out here.
Is it heart-related or not?
National Guideline Clearinghouse
How can doctors determine if chest pains are due to ischemia (heart related) or not? Get a backstage look at how the differential diagnosis is carried out in cases of chest pain.
Chest pain and heart attack
Univ. of Maryland Med. Ctr.
Chest pain is the best known symptom of a heart attack. What is a heart attack, and what should you do if you are having one?
Chest pain in depth
Healthology
A detailed look at chest pain. Get answers to most of your chest pain questions with this resource on the various causes, possible treatments, tests and diagnosis.
Self-help for chest pain
Family Doctor
This flowchart will help you analyze your chest pain and get a sense of how serious it might be. It could save a life.
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Don't ignore these signs
Med Help Intl.
Hollywood-style sharp, shooting chest pains rarely accompany a heart attack. But shortness of breath, heaviness or tightness in the chest are classic signs of a heart attack.
Chest pain in children
iVillage
Transitory Benign Chest Wall Pain is a condition that affects children and adolescents. Find out more about this condition and why it is not considered serious.
Different pains for different conditions
Intermountain Healthcare
Most chest pains are indications of a serious problem, but the type of pain may contain clues to the condition causing it. This handy table matches the pain to the condition.

