Understanding Costochondritis - Separating Chest Pain from Heart Attack Symptoms

What is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is a benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages, connecting the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). This condition is also known as Chondrocostal Junction Syndrome or Tietze syndrome, classified under the ICD-10 code M94.0. Understanding the Condition Costochondritis primarily affects the upper