Why did I have sharp pains in my heart and chest?
Patient: Hi Dr. and thank you.  I had some sharp pains centered in my chest and on sides of heart earlier today.  They lasted a few seconds, but seemed to come and go over a 3-5 minute period  I was wondering if it was angina or it was something worse, or not even to worry about? Doctor: HI, thanks for using healthcare magicAngina pain tends to occur during activity when the heart is working more, if the pain occurred at that time and stopped during rest , then angina can be a  possibility.If you have a history of heart disease, or risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol or family history of heart disease, then you should be assessed.Chest pain can come from any structure in the chest from the skin inwards (Eg shingles, nerve related)- muscle, bone, lungs, esophagusI hope this helps