What's Causing My Chest Pain?

Heart and vascular disease is generally known as cardiovascular disease, in which the disorder occurs in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

A heart attack usually occurs when the heart’s blood flow is blocked or reduced due to fatty substances and cholesterol. It is also known as myocardial infarction.

Angina is a type of chest pain brought on by decreased blood flow to the heart (pronounced either an-JIE-nuh or AN-juh-nuh).

Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat in which one’s heart beats too slowly, rapidly, or with a distinctive pattern.

A heart disorder occurs when a person frequently has episodes of irregular heartbeat. The heart often beats quickly while exercising, engaging in strenuous physical activity, etc.

An (EP) electrophysiology is a comprehensive study of the electrical activities of an individual’s heart.

Coronary Artery Disease is a severe heart condition in which the arteries supplying oxygen-rich blood to the heart become narrowed.

High Cholesterol is primarily brought on by consuming fatty foods, failing to exercise regularly, being overweight, smoking, and using alcohol.

An echocardiogram is a test in which sound waves are used to examine the functioning and structure of the heart.

Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. In this condition, the blood pressure against the walls of the arteries is higher than normal, leading to health complications.

Nuclear medicine and radiology use radiation. Radioactive materials, such as radio-pharmaceuticals and radioisotopes, are used in nuclear medicine.