Is a sudden sharp pain in the chest a sign of a heart attack or anxiety?

Is a sudden sharp pain in the chest a sign of a heart attack or anxiety?

1. Introduction A sudden sharp pain in the chest can be a symptom of both an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and severe anxiety or a panic attack. While cardiac pain is often described as a heavy pressure that worsens with exertion, anxiety-induced pain is typically sharp, localized, and accompanied by a rapid onset of … Read more