could it be a signs for hart attack?

hi,
i'm 37 years old male, and for the past 3-4 months i've been experiencing a pain in my chest area.
usually its in the early hours of the mornings, sometimes during the day.
could it be a signs for a hart attack?
shold i be concern?
thank you,
eli.

[redheadmom4]

Any chest pain is worthy of checking into....I would advise reporting your symptoms to your doctor. I think everyone experiences some type of chest pain in their lives and most of the time it's benign in origin. Keep in mind,however, that the tv portrayal of a heart attack happens in less than 10% of those that have one. Look out if you experience nausea, cold sweats, pain in jaw, pain that radaiates into the back or down one or both arms along with chest pressure.....it can also feel like indigestion or gas.....normally these symptoms don't go away with rest and last longer than 5-10 minutes. There are many conditions that might cause chest pain that are heart related even if it's not an heart attack......again if its not normal for you get it checked out. I hope this helps!Keep us posted.

[leelee888]

SO scared, I have mitral valve prolaspe, I also have severe anxiety attacks. How can I tell the difference between a heart attack and an anxiety attack. I have been to the ER 3 times in 6 months and they send me home..But this is very scary for me..

[kenkeith]

Chest pain should be taken seriously.  Often when the pain (angina) is associated with heart, the pain happens with exertion and there is relief at rest.  But there are exceptions.

[kenkeith]

QUOTE: SO scared, I have mitral valve prolaspe, I also have severe anxiety attacks. How can I tell the difference between a heart attack and an anxiety attack. I have been to the ER 3 times in 6 months and they send me home..But this is very scary for me..

Almost always there are no symptoms to a valve prolapse nor any progression.  Often it is difficult to distinquish between anxiety attacks and a heart problem, but you should get something to relieve your anxiety and trust the ER outcomes.  The ER has reliable tests to determine if there are heart problems so you should be able to relax.