Sudden sharp pain in the chest that goes away quickly can happen for a number of reasons. While chest pain could signify something serious like a heart attack, it could also occur from less life ...

A sharp pain in the chest or ribs when breathing in may be due to a muscle strain or anxiety. It can also sometimes indicate an injury, pneumonia, pleurisy, or pericarditis, which may need urgent ...

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD Causes of chest pain, some benign and some serious, include heart attack, angina, ...

High blood pressure, blood clots, arrhythmias and valve issues can trigger lightheadedness, dizziness, shortness of breath ...

Patients with chest pain who have a sedentary lifestyle are at higher risk for more heart problems and death within the year ...