I'm glad you got him to go in for a physical. Best of luck!
Thank you for your reply to m question. With MUCH complaining I have managed to get him to agree to have a complete physical. He hates going to a Doctor. He thinks their all quacks. Maybe because every time he does go they seem to just dismiss his complains as nothing important. He's had several EKG's and blood work that don't seem to show anything. They just say it's Angina and it's nothing to really worry about unless he's sick more often. I looked up Angina and that doesn't sound like it's nothing to worry about. On the other hand about 15 years ago he did have some trouble they felt maybe due to a hernia so when he go's in to the Doctor I'll ask about that too. Thanks again!!!!!
It seems obvious that he should get it checked out, especially if there's a family history of heart disease. There are other possible causes for what you state he's experienced - I found the following on the web -
"A hiatal hernia, also called a diaphragmatic hernia, is an abnormally large opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus connects to the stomach. As a result, the upper end of the stomach may herniate into the chest cavity. This is not likely to occur while someone is sitting or standing. Consequently, chest pain, when it appears, does so only when the subject is either lying down or leaning forward after a heavy meal.
The chest pain that develops is a constricting or burning discomfort that appears in the mid and left chest regions, and may last for 30 minutes or longer. On occasion it may radiate to the left arm. It may be temporarily relieved by belching or assumption of the upright position."
He should get it checked out.