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.
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) A: An endoscopy is a procedure in which a small, flexible scope is inserted into the body to view the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon or rectum. A: An upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning portion of the small intestines. The doctor can visualize and treat provide therapeutics at the same time during an upper endoscopy. A: Patients tend to feel better if a gastroenterologist performs the endoscopy.