What causes pressure in the heart area?
Patient: Burping to relieve mild pressure in heart area, like there is something there. Breathing fine. On high blood pressure mess, vasotec and triameterene. I have ASD, having echo Doppler tomorrow. Is this angina? I'm female 50, generally good health n fit. Doctor: Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I understand your concern and would like to explain that your symptoms are not related to any cardiac disorder (including angina). The symptoms you refer, may be related to a gastric disorder, like gastritis or dyspepsia. Anxiety could also mimic a similar symptomatology (due to phenomena of air swallowing related to anxiety).I recommend performing a fibrogastroscopy if the problem persists or is associated to heart burn.Meanwhile I would recommend not to worry about it and having a healthy diet, avoid spicy food and take plenty of water. Hope to have been helpful!Best regards, Dr. Iliri