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Calling 911 or emergency services should always be your first step
Feelings of stress or anxiety can cause an increase in hormones and a tightening of the chest muscles, which can lead to chest pain
If your provider has ruled out a serious cause, you can treat chest pain at home with antacids, inhalers or anti-inflammatory medications
Don’t ignore chest pressure that lingers and can’t be explained
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Symptoms may be mild, but don’t be fooled — any heart attack is serious
When it can’t pass down south, gas can definitely travel — and get trapped — up north
Most chest pain in kids isn’t worrisome, but there are some symptoms that deserve attention
Not all chest discomfort is a symptom of a heart attack
High heart rate, pain and dizziness can signal something more serious than a skipped beat
Get the answer from an interventional cardiologist
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