Is heartburn associated with heart attacks?

No. But sometimes pain in the chest may be mistaken for heartburn when it's really a sign of heart disease. If you have any of the symptoms in the box below, call your doctor.

Call your doctor if:

• You have trouble swallowing or pain when swallowing.
• You're vomiting blood.
• Your stools are bloody or black.
• You're short of breath.
• You're dizzy or lightheaded.
• You have pain going into your neck and shoulder.
• You break out in a sweat when you have pain in your chest.
• You have heartburn often (more than 3 times a week) for more than 2 weeks.