Chest Conditions & Diseases

Death of heart muscle due to blocked coronary artery causing loss of blood flow.

Sudden worsening of chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart, a precursor to heart attack.

Predictable chest discomfort triggered by exertion or stress, relieved by rest.

Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, often viral in origin.

Inflammation of the heart muscle, commonly caused by viral infections.

A tear in the wall of the thoracic aorta that can rapidly become fatal.

Bulging of the thoracic aorta that may rupture if untreated.

Inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid buildup in lungs and elsewhere.

Thickening of the heart muscle that can obstruct blood flow and cause arrhythmias.

Blockage of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot, often from deep‑vein thrombosis.

Infection of the lung tissue causing inflammation and fluid accumulation.

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, usually viral, leading to cough and mucus production.

Progressive lung disease characterized by airflow limitation, most often due to smoking.

Reversible airway obstruction caused by inflammation and hyper‑responsiveness.

Air enters the pleural space without trauma, causing partial lung collapse.

Life‑threatening buildup of pressure in the pleural space that shifts mediastinal structures.

Accumulation of fluid between the lung and chest wall, often secondary to infection or heart failure.

Inflammation of the pleural lining, causing sharp pain that worsens with breathing.

Malignant growth in lung tissue, often linked to smoking or environmental exposures.

Chronic bacterial infection of the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Progressive scarring of lung tissue leading to stiff lungs and impaired gas exchange.

Granulomatous disease that can affect the lungs, causing inflammation and nodules.

Inflammation of the cartilage connecting ribs to the sternum, causing chest wall pain.

Break in one or more ribs, usually due to trauma, causing localized pain.

Reactivation of varicella‑zoster virus causing a painful rash along a thoracic dermatome.

Chronic backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus causing heartburn and chest discomfort.

Irregular, uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus that mimic cardiac chest pain.

Erosion of the stomach or duodenal lining causing pain that may be felt in the chest.

Protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.

Full‑thickness tear of the esophagus, usually after forceful vomiting; surgical emergency.