experiencing periodic (once every 3 to 4 months) and brief (2 - 3 minutes) tightening in chest (my right front); usually happens upon waking in the a.m.; no pain & able to breath adequately - subsides gradually after a few minutes; 68 year old male in good shape (5 10 , 160#, non-smoker, run daily, no medications); have experienced about 20-25 of these episodes over last 6 years. Thoughts?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Midnight chest tightness in old age (more than 60 years) individual is more suggestive of cardiac disease. So in my opinion, you should definitely consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ECG, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.