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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Acute chest syndrome
  1. Angina (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pain or discomfort is angina. If you have chest pain, you should see your health care provider. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  2. Pleural Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... heart failure. Lung diseases, like COPD, tuberculosis, and acute lung injury, cause ... condition. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  3. Lung Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a ...
  4. Respiratory Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causing it. Tests for this often include a chest x-ray. If your provider thinks you may ... it is acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing) How severe it ...
  5. Coronary Artery Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. CAD happens ...
  6. Heart Attack (National Library of Medicine)  
    Each year almost 800,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming ...
  7. Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... trouble breathing and cough Heart symptoms, such as chest pain and ... fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Most people's symptoms slowly improve over ...
  8. Pericardial Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of the heart Symptoms of pericardial problems include chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Fever is a common symptom of acute pericarditis. Your doctor may use a physical exam, ...