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Chest pain can appear in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache and can be caused by many different problems. The most life-threatening causes involve the heart or lungs, so it's important to seek immediate medical attention.
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that checks the structure and function of your heart. An echo can diagnose a range of conditions including cardiomyopathy and valve disease.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins. Varicose veins can happen anywhere in the body, but are more common in the legs.
A stress test shows how the heart works during physical activity. It also may be called a stress exercise test. Exercise makes the heart pump harder and faster. A stress test can show problems with blood flow within the heart.
Heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots.
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart. A-fib increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Treatment for atrial fibrillation may include medications, therapy to reset the heart rhythm and catheter procedures to block faulty heart signals.