Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people come to the emergency department at Idaho Falls Community Hospital, and for good reason. It can signal a heart attack or other serious condition.

Here's why 40% of heart attacks show atypical symptoms like jaw pain, fatigue, and arm heaviness, and how early recognition ...

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it's important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

February is Heart Month and while chest pain is the most recognized sign of a heart attack, symptoms present differently in each person, highlighting the importance of preventative care.

Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...

A hernia is when part of your insides bulges through your muscle or other tissues. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach or another internal organ pushes through an opening in your ...

Your pectoralis major is a large and powerful chest muscle that’s shaped like a fan. It starts from two sections: your breastbone (sternum) and your collarbone (clavicle). The two sections come ...

Pleurodynia is a term used for a certain kind of sharp pain in the side or chest area. The pain can start very suddenly and is sometimes accompanied by particular muscular inflammation. It’s a ...

A top Interventional Cardiologist explains that silent heart attacks occur without classic chest pain, often presenting as ...