How Do I Know If My Chest Pain Is Serious? (podcast)
Learn when chest pain could be a heart attack or something else

Dr. Christina Adams, Integrative Cardiology, Scripps Clinic
Learn when chest pain could be a heart attack or something else
Lots of things can cause chest pain, such as a pulled muscle, upset stomach, or panic attack. But sometimes that pain stems from something much more serious.
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is obstructed. Chest pain is one of the major indicators, along with shortness of breath, profuse sweating, and nausea. Symptoms may overlap with those of less serious conditions, and it can be tough at times to tell the difference.
In this episode of San Diego Health, Christina Adams, MD, an integrative cardiologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the steps you should take if you’re experiencing chest pain, with or without other symptoms, what may be causing it, and when you should seek medical attention.
Listen to the episode on recognizing when chest pain is serious
Listen to the episode on recognizing when chest pain is serious
Podcast highlights
Lightly edited for clarity.
Watch the video on causes of chest pain
Watch the San Diego Health video with host Susan Taylor and Dr. Adams discussing the causes of chest pain.