It sounds to me like you're describing the phenomenon of being focused, entranced, enthralled, compelled, or captivated by something persuasive or compelling. I would probably focus on describing the phenomenon of feeling focused on one aspect to the exclusion of all other thoughts: our normal mental state is buzzing with different thoughts, and what you're describing is the state of feeling that one thing is so important that it excludes all else.

All definitions from Merriam Webster.

Focus:

3b: a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding

Entrance:

2.2: to carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture

Enthrall:

1: to hold spellbound

Compelling:

b: demanding attention

Captivate:

1: to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal

Persuade:

1: to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action

Regarding the physical phenomena you are describing, I think these are specific to the individual, not universal. (I personally have never felt those sensations in the chest you describe.) Regardless, it will be good for your narrative to show your character reacting as a specific person, not a generic person.

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