Pain in the heart area is one of the most common complaints that patients turn to cardiologists with. This complaint always worries not only patients, but also doctors themselves.

Pain in the heart area can be a sign of life-threatening conditions, so it is important to know its main characteristics in order to seek medical help in a timely manner. 

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 The doctor of functional diagnostics of the consultative and diagnostic Department of the state institution "V. P. Komissarenko Institute of Endocrinology and metabolism of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine" (Kiev), therapist of the 1st category Olha Haiova tells about the characteristics of pain in the heart, symptoms and possible causes of their appearance.