Angina
... Angina is a common term shortened for the medical term "angina pectoris". The word angina itself means pain; pectoris means chest. Angina is the chest pain or discomfort brought on by decreased circul...

First Aid for Chest Pain
... Chest pain can come from a lot of things. Causes of chest pain that need emergency medical care include: Heart attack Injury such as to the chest wall or lung Collapsed lung Blood clot that has travel...

Chest Pain
... Chest pain can come from a lot of things. These include: A heart attack. Lung problems like pneumonia, bronchitis, or an injury. A hiatal hernia - known in medical terms as gastroesophageal reflux dis...

Women''s Health: Chest Pain
... Chest pain can be a warning sign for many things. It is most often linked to a heart attack, especially in men. Women should be just as concerned though, since heart disease causes more deaths for the...