Is a stressful time in my life. I am a 53 yo white male with a pressurized work environment. History of. Heart problems in the family. I take crestor and bp Meds. Lately there are times when I feel sustained sharp localized pain in my upper left chest. Pain under my right arm and pain under left side of my jaw.   During tense situations my heart feels as though it is going to explode ( very strong heart beat so strong that I can feel it with my hand. And I can hear it.   This can last for several minutes. Light headedness is also experienced.    I think anxiety   Your thoughts and can this be dangerous?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely. But better to rule out heart diseases as you are having hypertension and strong family history of heart diseases. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If all these are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.