Definition
“Heart stabbing” is a very subjective term that describes a painful symptom. Most people understand “heart stabbing” to be a burning, stabbing pain behind the breastbone. Some people may also understand a pressing or cramping feeling as a “heart attack”. Overall, however, the feeling of a “heart stabbing” is very individual and strongly dependent on the sensation of the person affected, so that a definition is difficult to make. “Heart stabbing” can also be intensified when breathing in, for example when breathing is difficult and represents an additional effort.
Cause
The causes of “heart stabbing” can be extremely diverse. Even a “heart sting” that occurs during inhalation or is aggravated by it cannot be assigned to a clear cause. In principle, a “heart attack” can indicate a disease of the heart or the heart vessels.
It often occurs within the framework of the symptom complex “angina pectoris”, which is known to many people. Due to a narrowing of the coronary arteries, for example as a result of years of smoking, the heart is not supplied with sufficient blood when under stress, resulting in “heart stabbing” in the context of angina pectoris. Inhalation can also be made more difficult as a result and can intensify the “heart sting“.
Particularly in the case of severely constricted vessels, it is quite typical that “heart stinging” occurs during inhalation even with the slightest exertion or even at rest. Have yourself examined by a cardiologist. In many people, the fear of a heart attack intensifies these symptoms, even though there is no damage to the heart.
Certainty can bring relief and peace of mind. Anxiety, stress and the general mental state can also, not too rarely, be reasons for a “heart attack” when inhaling. Since stress increases both respiratory and heart rate, the subjective impression of a heart sting can arise.
Other emotional and psychological stress and anxiety can also trigger a “heart sting” during inhalation. However, there is no damage to the heart. Tension in the respiratory auxiliary muscles and the muscles of the thorax may cause stabbing pain on inhalation (pain on inhalation), which may feel like a “heart sting”.
