The sensation starts subtly—perhaps a slight pressure or burning in your chest. Within moments, questions race through your mind: Is this serious? Should I wait it out? Could this be the heart ...

If you have chest pain on the left side, your first thought may be that you’re having a heart attack. While chest pain can be a symptom of heart problems, that’s not always the case.

Millions of Americans experience chest pain every year. The American Heart Association (AHA) says that chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million emergency room visits annually in the United ...