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Is Constant Chest Pain In The Elderly A Cause For Concern?
Question: Experiencing chest pains for the past 2 hrs. Have been to ER for these same symptoms several times and been tested, observed and released. I’m scheduled for a stress test this Thursday. I am a 86 yr old female. Just took one nitroglycerin 0.4 MG a few minutes ago.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would like to know more about your chest pain:
- Is it triggered by deep breathing or body movements?
- Is it triggered by physical activity or persists during resting?
- What are your actual blood pressure and heart rate values?
Considering your age, and the fact that the pain is persisting, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes. Cardiac angina can not be excluded.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would like to know more about your chest pain:
- Is it triggered by deep breathing or body movements?
- Is it triggered by physical activity or persists during resting?
- What are your actual blood pressure and heart rate values?
Considering your age, and the fact that the pain is persisting, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes. Cardiac angina can not be excluded.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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