Creator: Your.MD
Published: 2016-01-01

Conditions
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*   [Heart attack](#heart-attack)
*   [Pericarditis](#pericarditis)

Heart attack
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A heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Chest pain
*   Sudden chest pain
*   Chest pain spreading to neck
*   Chest pain spreading to left arm
*   Chest pain spreading to jaw

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Heart attack**](/condition/heart-attack/#symptoms).

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Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is inflammation (swelling) of the pericardium, which is the fluid-filled sac surrounding your heart.

  

#### Symptoms of this condition may include:

*   Chest pain
*   Sudden chest pain
*   Shortness of breath
*   High temperature
*   Unusually tired

Our Health A-Z contains more information on [**Pericarditis**](/condition/pericarditis/#symptoms).

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