How should a patient approach the symptoms of chest pain?

Unfortunately, it can be confusing for a patient when experiencing chest pain, especially if it’s on the left side. The concern is whether it’s related to the heart. While we know the typical description of heart chest pain, it doesn’t always conform to textbook explanations. It can feel like indigestion, with burning sensations, not necessarily on the left side but also behind the breastbone or on the right side. Heart pain due to lack of blood supply doesn’t usually last for a few seconds; it often occurs during physical exertion.