**heart pain or chest pain** Heart pain or **chest pain** may be a sign of **serious heart problems** such as **angina** or **heart attack** (**heart attack**), but it is not always related to the heart. Sometimes digestive, muscular or mental problems can also cause pain in the chest area. Types of heart pain (related to the heart) 1. **Persistent angina**: pain or **chest pressure** that usually occurs during activity or stress and improves with rest. 2. Unstable angina: sudden and severe pain that occurs even at rest; It is an emergency. 3. **Heart attack (myocardial infarction)**: **long-term chest pain**, burning or pressure that may spread to the arm, neck, jaw or back and is accompanied by symptoms such as sweating, shortness of breath and nausea. Other causes of chest pain - **Digestive problems**: such as gastric reflux or stomach ulcer - **Inflammation of muscles or ribs**: like inflammation of intercostal cartilage (costochondritis) - **Stress and anxiety**: Panic attacks can resemble a heart attack - **pulmonary problems**: such as **pulmonary embolism** or **pleurisy** ### When should we see a doctor? **If heart pain:** - Be severe and sudden - spread to the arm, jaw, neck or back - If it is accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or lightheadedness, you should go to the emergency room immediately. Is the pain you feel constant or does it occur in certain situations (such as activity or rest)? It is better to refer to a specialist doctor for follow-up and detailed examination. **Dr. Marvarid Dadres** is a **cardiology and echocardiography specialist in Tehran**. If you intend to have a heart checkup or treatment for your **heart disease in Tehran**, Dr. **Daders** is a **cardiologist in Tehran**. You can book an appointment through the contact numbers or the **book an appointment** section.