Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for the past 100 years, according to the American Heart Association. Despite how common it is, there are many questions floating around ...

Here's why 40% of heart attacks show atypical symptoms like jaw pain, fatigue, and arm heaviness, and how early recognition ...

The median nerve is one of many peripheral nerves that extend throughout the body. This nerve in particular provides important control of the hand, wrist, and forearm and is commonly associated with ...

When we think of a heart attack, chest pain is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, many people experience discomfort that begins in or spreads to their left arm. It may feel like a dull ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. Left arm pain during a heart attack is common due to shared nerve pathways with the heart. Chest discomfort is a key heart attack symptom.

That nagging pain creeping from your shoulder down toward your elbow can feel baffling, but it’s more common than you think, and often the problem isn’t where the pain shows up. Physicians recognize ...

Shoulder joint pain can range from mild to severe, depending on the underlying cause. Some possible causes include osteoarthritis of the shoulder, a rotator cuff tear, bursitis, and shoulder joint ...

One of the most important things I do while assessing patients with musculoskeletal pain is determining their exact location of symptoms. While this seems like a simple inquiry, it requires several ...