Chest Pain Archives

The SCOT-HEART Trial: 10-Year Results and Clinical Implications

For years, physicians have debated the best approach to evaluating stable chest pain. An ideal diagnostic test should enhance accuracy while minimizing risks to patients, simultaneously improving prognosis and reducing overall health risks. Now, the SCOT-HEART trial provides definitive long-term evidence that Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) not only improves diagnosis but also significantly reduces heart … Read more

17 Important Causes of Chest Pain

Chest pain is a common symptom associated with a variety of underlying causes. More than six million people visit hospital emergency departments in the United States each year because of chest pain (1). The cause of chest pain may vary from life-threatening conditions to those that are relatively harmless. Chest pain is most commonly caused by … Read more