Oppressive thoracic pain

Low urgency

CommonModerately severe

Unpleasant sensation or intense pressure, as if there were a heavy object in the area between the top of the neck and the lower ribs. In other words, a crushing or squeezing sensation in the chest or thorax.

Associated diseases

Acute heart attack - Non-ST elevated myocardial infarct - NSTEMI

Acute heart attack - Acute coronary syndrome with ST elevation

Angina pectoris - Acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation

Chronic coronary disease - Chronic ischemic cardiopathy

Subacute mountain sickness

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