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I wish I knew what a heart attack feels like.

I have a chest pain that was rather uncomfortable for an hour.
It has eased off now to be almost non existent.
The pain was a band across my chest almost in line with the middle of my heart.
No other symptoms.
When I press on the area it feels like it would if there was bruising there.
I have done nothing to cause this bruising like pain.
More so on the side of my left ribs.
No, I am not going to ring for an ambulance (typical male).
It is 11.30 pm Saturday.
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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
It might be costochondritis, which is an inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs. The pain can increase if you take a deep breath. It's a generally harmless (though annoying) condition.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/costochondritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371175

Still, you should see a doctor, to rule out something serious.