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I've Been Worried Over A Week I'm Having A Heart
Question: I've been worried over a week I'm having a heart attack. I've been to ER TWICE In past year for same reason they ran all tests and nothing. I have issues with anxiety anytime I feel stuff in chest or left arm. Bp is usually fine my pulse is usually 60 has been down in low 50s past few days .now kinda lightheaded
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that these heart rate values do not usually cause lightheadedness.
Low blood pressure could lead to lightheadedness. Have you measured your blood pressure values?
Anyway, considering your past medical history of chest pain, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam, a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound in order to examine your heart function and structure.
An exercise cardiac stress test would help investigate for possible coronary artery disease and put your mind to peace regarding chest pain.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I understand your concern and would explain that these heart rate values do not usually cause lightheadedness.
Low blood pressure could lead to lightheadedness. Have you measured your blood pressure values?
Anyway, considering your past medical history of chest pain, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam, a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound in order to examine your heart function and structure.
An exercise cardiac stress test would help investigate for possible coronary artery disease and put your mind to peace regarding chest pain.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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