In patients with complaints of chest pressure on exertion, many cardiologists would proceed with an exercise stress test. If the symptoms of chest pressure are occurring at rest and are severe, this usually prompts hospital admission and a cardiac catheterization. You should inform your doctor of all your symptoms immediately. Forty year old American males are definitely at risk for having coronary heart disease. If you should have severe or concerning symptoms, you should call 911 and get to your closest emergency room.
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