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.
EGD stands for esophagogastrodudenoscopy and it pertains to a visual inspection of the esophagus, the stomach and upper duodenum. The procedure is done by inserting a flexible endoscope down the throat.An endoscope is a small camera that functions as a tool to examine the internal organs.When undergoing EGD, a patient will be sedated and given an analgesic or pain killer.ith EGD, the esophagus, stomach and duodenum linings are examined. The endoscope is capable of taking biopsies by retrieving tissue samples that will be examined later under a microscope. Biopsies are usually done to determine if cancer is present. With EGD, some other treatments may be executed.