Accord 2024 Costochondritis.  — costochondritis is an agonizing inflammation in the chest, often mistaken for a heart attack. Usually preceded by exercise or an upper.

During the physical exam, a health care provider will feel along your breastbone for tenderness or swelling.  — in contrast to myocardial ischemia or infarction, costochondritis is a benign cause of chest pain and is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis.