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.