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Because all Chest pains are not heart attacks; Precordial Catch Syndrome (PCS) - By Dr Markandaiya Acharya

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Precordial Catch syndrome, oh, the joys of a messy chest! But don't worry, your heart isn't messing with you. This problem is more common than you might think. It is also called chest wall pain or non-cardiac chest pain. In this thorough review, we'll look into the interesting world of precordial catch syndrome. We'll talk about everything from what it is and how common it is to how to diagnose and treat it. So, grab a cup of tea and come with me on this chesty journey! (Source: Google) Introduction Imagine sitting there minding your own business when all of a sudden, you feel a sharp pain in your chest that makes your heart beat fast. Take a deep breath before you start to freak out and call the emergency number. You might have a condition called precordial catch syndrome. It's like a sneaky fake pain that feels like heart pain but comes from somewhere else. In this first section, we'll look at this sneaky sickness in more detail. Epidemiology Precordial catch