Heart & Chest
Chest Pain
Chest pain can be a warning sign — know when it's an emergency.
1. Causes
2. When it's an emergency
3. Tests you may need
4. See a specialist
5. Treatment
About Chest Pain
Chest pain has many causes — from acidity and muscle strain to serious heart problems. Sudden, severe, or spreading chest pain needs immediate medical attention.
Possible causes
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Heart attack / blocked arteries
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Angina (reduced blood flow)
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Acidity / gastritis
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Muscle or rib strain
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Anxiety / panic
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Lung problems
When it's an emergency
- →Crushing chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
- →Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
- →Sweating, nausea, or severe breathlessness
- →Fainting or irregular heartbeat
Tests you may need
Treatment at RMC
- Emergency heart-attack care (24×7)
- Angioplasty & stenting
- Medication & lifestyle management
- Cardiac rehabilitation