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Hi Lulu,  I have had a heart attack, and have lived with GERD.  I've had episodes that mimiced the heart attack, and been put in cardiac observation numerous times.  Finally, I got tired of the hospital and the "non-cardiac chest pain", and demanded a differential diagnosis from my PCP.  The final answer was GERD with Barrett's Esophagus, and esophageal spasms.  So the answer to your question is "Yes".  BUT, you really need a qualified doctor's diagnosis.  Women do not always have normal symptoms with a heart attack!  Also, because men are more likely to develope Barrett's Esophagus exponentially over women, doctors tend not to look for this in women.  (the old horse-zebra admonition). Best of luck... but see your doctor! Been there, done that.