Although not the only cause of chest pain, these heart problems are common causes: Coronary Artery Disease, or CAD. A blockage in the heart blood vessels that reduces blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle itself. This can cause pain known as angina. It's a symptom of heart disease but typically does not cause permanent damage to the heart. It is, though, a sign that you are a candidate for a heart attack at some point in the future. The chest pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, jaw, or back.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, also called by various other names, is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), stomach, and first part of the small intestine.It is done with a small camera (flexible endoscope) that is inserted down the throat. See All Â» News & Features. The endoscope is inserted through the esophagus (food pipe) to the stomach and duodenum. 2  Air is put into the endoscope to make it easier for the doctor to see. 3  The lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum is examined. 4  Biopsies can be taken through the endoscope.