Chest Pain

Have you recently begun to deal with chest pain? If so, it is not an issue that should be overlooked. Chest pain can point to problematic heart issues that can have lasting effects. At New York Medicine Doctors, our cardiology department will help get you through an issue such as this. From diagnosis to treatment, we’ll be there for you every step of the way when dealing with heart problems. 

How Is The Heart And Chest Pain Related?  

In many cases, the onset of heart pain may be related to one suffering from a heart attack. However, heart attacks are not the only thing that can bring about chest pain. Diagnosing the exact issue is imperative to provide you with the correct treatment. Additional heart problems linked to chest pain include:

• Angina.
• Pericarditis.
• Myocarditis.
• Cardiomyopathy.
• Aortic dissection.

What Other Symptoms Point To A Heart Issue?  

Experiencing chest pain on its own does not necessarily mean that you’re dealing with a heart issue. However, when paired with additional symptoms, the likelihood of you suffering from a heart problem increases. Examples of these symptoms include the below:

• Lightheadedness.
• Fatigue.
• Back, jaw, or arm pain.
• Shortness of breath.
• Abdominal pain. 

What To Expect During An Appointment

The first thing you should do when experiencing chest pain is to schedule an appointment with our team. Our doctors will be able to determine if a heart issue is taking place and craft a treatment plan to correct any issues. To do this, we will perform a variety of tests which can include the following:

• Chest x-rays.
• Electrocardiograms.
• Blood tests.
• Stress tests.
• Angiograms.