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Can Chest Pains And Shortness Of Breath Be Hereditary?

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.
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hello and thank you for using HCM.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 usually are retro-sternal pains like squizzing, tightness or heaviness. They may irradiate to both arms , neck and jaw. They last from 5 to 20 minutes.
Pains that last whith 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 shure that this is nothing to worry about.

Hope I was helpfull.
Best regards, Dr.Ervina
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Can Chest Pains And Shortness Of Breath Be Hereditary?

Hello and thank you for using HCM.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 usually are retro-sternal pains like squizzing, tightness or heaviness. They may irradiate to both arms , neck and jaw. They last from 5 to 20 minutes. Pains that last whith 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 shure that this is nothing to worry about. Hope I was helpfull. Best regards, Dr.Ervina