Heartburn vs Heart Attack: How to Know the Difference

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Chest discomfort can spark panic. Is it indigestion or something life-threatening? The confusion arises because both conditions create intense sensations in the upper body. Dr. Michelle O'Donoghue, a cardiologist, notes that pressure or tightness spreading to the left shoulder or neck often signals a cardiac event. Meanwhile, a fiery feeling rising toward the throat typically points to digestive causes.