heart cramps

[ashsu]

i have a sharp pain in my left chest which comes all of a sudden n is painful.i can not breath at that time....what i have to do is to hold my breath n release very slowly......i am so concerned why i am having that?

[Irshad51]

I tend to agree with Ken. I also had costochondritis that was pain in rib cartiledges and once I had to be admitted to a heart hospital overnight for observation. I was OK. But an evaluation of heart was done before I was discharged. You may go to Dr . and go for TMT ECG.

[kenkeith]

The pain could be associated with skeletal or cartilage as part of the rib cage...that would be most likely if you change sitting or standing position and take a deep breath.  More likely the problem is associated with the respiratory system caused by pulmonary thrombosis (clot) and/or lung embolism.  That would be the worst case scenario...there are many causes for your symptoms and you should have an exam to evaluate and dismiss any serious heart and/or respiratory disorder.

Hope this helps.  Take care,

Ken.