Anomalous coronary origin means one of the heart’s own arteries starts from the wrong spot and can get pinched during exercise. Symptoms often show up in sporty kids or young adults and can strike without warning. Chest pain is the headline. It feels like a heavy weight or tight band in the center of the chest and shows up with running, climbing stairs, or even brisk walking. Shortness of breath tags along. You puff faster than friends or need to stop and bend over to catch your breath. Heart racing or skipped beats are common. You feel a sudden thud,... Learn more