When chest pain is “just” costochondritis
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Many female heart patients become familiar with the word "costochondritis" only through being misdiagnosed with the condition during an actual cardiac event, as in: "My MD told me it was costochondritis and a pinched nerve because my ribs were sore." (LH, age 51, New York: heart attack survivor)
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Precordial Catch Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The Link between Costochondritis, Chest pain and Anxiety
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Chest pain while running uphill
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Brain freeze, heart disease and pain self-management
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Women's waist size predictive of heart disease
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Understanding Costochondritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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85% of hospital admissions for chest pain are NOT heart attack
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Cardiac research
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Can Chiropractic Help With Rib Pain AKA Costochondritis?
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Costochronditis