Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs The following symptoms and complaints may indicate cardialgia (heart pain): Leading symptoms “Chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the region of the heart (angina pectoris). Obstruction of breathing (dyspnea). Stinging/burning/tearing Chest pain (retrosternal pain) Radiation to other regions of the body (neck, arms). Occurrence after stress, after a meal, etc.