Can stress/anxiety cause heart attack-like symptoms? good ekg, heart enzymes, and chest x-ray. 21, active. having chest cramping/aching and arm pain.

Yes: Stress is the great imitator. Can easily cause all of the symptoms you ask about. If you had these symptoms and had a negative workup then you are lucky. Check with your primary care physician for ways to help manage your stress. BEst wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Yes: Various etiologies can cause noncardiac chest pain, including stress, esophageal spasm, pericarditis, costochondritis, pleurisy, which can mimic chest pain due to cardiac etiologies. However, differentiate between cardiac and noncardiac origin is important.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Panic Attacks can: present with symptoms that can be mistaken for a heart attack.

Dr Hashemi and another doctor agreed

PANIC ATTACK: When you have a lot of anxiety you are more likely to have a panic attack. Panic attacks mimic signs of a heart attack but are very treatable. Have a physical exam by a Dr. to know if you have an illness. Consult with a Psychiatrist for medication & a Clinical Psychologist for psychotherapy with ZOOM. There is extra anxiety due to covid 19- stay safe & hopeful to elevate your immune system.