Definition of Chest pain

Chest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart attack (coronary occlusion), and other important diseases. Chest pain is a warning to seek medical attention, so one should try not to ignore chest pain and 'work through it.'

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012