What causes chest pain?

The most important thing to know about chest pain is that you should call 911 if you experience it, especially if it’s sudden, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Chest pain can feel like a dull ache, a sharp stab, tightness, pressure, squeezing or burning. Chest pain doesn’t always indicate heart attack, but it can.

Dr. Eduardo Sanchez talks all things chest pain, what it means, and what you can do about it. Plus watch an exclusive medical animation illustrates the difference between a normal beating heart and a heart that is damaged by heart attack.

Watch House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk for trustworthy information on managing health conditions and preventing heart disease and stroke. Hosted by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the chief medical officer for prevention at the American Heart Association, each episode features science-backed information and practical advice to help you live a longer, healthier life.

[michelleduaime]

How would you know if chest pain is a muscle skeletal problem?

[sim_aware]

Great presentation! How often do you suggest teams practice response to chest pain in the workplace?

[x.Ria.x]

I have chest pain and back pain currently, My mom is saying I am overthinking it.

[Destiny-zegz]

I have chest pain almost everyday, so ur telling me I should call 911 everyday ?

[NielsonRongpeit]

I feel pain in the right side of chest

[RashidihSekandi]

My heart was operated but am having chest pain is it getting back to the same disease like before 😢😢

[RedmifjfcRedmi]

I.feeel. Pain in my back chest. Please how can I do

[YamoahWilliam]

I feel pains in my chest how can u help me