What is midsternal chest pain?

Chest pain: Pain in the center of the chest, middle of the breastbone. Many possible causes but most concerning is cardiac pain. Other possibilities include G.I., musculoskeletal. Chest pain should be evaluated by a physician.

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Just a description: Mid-sternal chest pain is a term health providers use to describe the location of the pain. Chest pain can be a symptom of heart disease but may be may other things such as esophageal spasms, great vessel disease, respiratory disorders (asthma, COPD, bronchitis, infections), and muscle problems to name a few. It really depends on the clinical situation and other symptoms you may be having.