Hi, I sometimes get these really painful, sharp pains in my chest. I get short of breath during them. They can last for a several seconds to a minute or so. It is located in the middle to left of my chest. I have normal blood pressure and cholesterol and not over weight. But, my dad died of a massive heart attack of the age of 59 and I am almost 50.
Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give my opinion. You should know that typical heart pains have some characteristics. They are usually retro-sternal pains likes quizzing, tightness or heaviness. They may irradiate to both arms, neck and jaw. Furthermore, they last from 5 to 20 minutes. Pains that last with seconds that come and go are not typical heart pains. Even though, as you have hereditary history of ischemic heart disease if I was your treating doctor I will recommend some examination like - a cardiac echo to evaluate heart function and walls. - a stress test to exclude ischemic heart disease. After these we can be sure that this is nothing to worry about. Hope I was helpful. Best regards, Chat Doctor.