chest discomfort ?
Can folks who have had this expand on this more, I hear that and have no idea what is meant.
Is is like a squeezing, ache as if after being punched hard ?
I had sharp pains around the heart, for a few days now and then, so went and saw a cardiologist, did the stress test and echo cardiogram , turns out I'm fine, but I don't know what it will feel like when it happens.
For me you described it well, a tightness and ache. I had none of the classic symptoms of radiating pain, nausea, sweating, etc. But the doctors said the amount of pain varies with heart condition & severity. I would not have been surprised to be sent home.
Two notes:
- It is important to note that women can present very different symptoms, including back & neck pain. I am a M/65YO.
- When I asked the doctor about the potential for heredity issues she recommended a CAC test (coronary artery calcium). It is not covered by most insurance but is relatively inexpensive. I recommended this video to my 3 DDs