Have you ever felt tightness, heaviness and discomfort in your chest?
Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to health, while others are serious and life-threatening.
What are the heart problems that can cause chest pain:
1. Angina is a type of precardiac pain related to the heart.
2. The pain of a heart attack can be similar to that of unstable angina, but much more severe and life-threatening.
3. Tachycardia and anxiety.
Know that your risk of heart attack is greater if you have a family history of heart disease, smoke, use cocaine, are overweight, or have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
