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Suggest Treatment For Sudden Sharp Chest Pains With Dizziness And Shortness Of Breath

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Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014
Question: 34 yr old male. Sudden sharp chest ains with dizziness and shortness of breath, as well as bright red face, arms, and hands lasting approx 3 hrs with growing intensity. Episode followed physical activity of digging hole. Smoker,heavy drugs during teens. Ekg shows slight irregular beat, but could be his normal. Bp in normal range afterwards. Takes bp meds.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: You should consult cardiologist immediately. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM You should consult cardiologist immediately. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. You are suffering from arrhythmia.Arrhythmia with chest pain and history of smoking need immediate medical attention and all possible causes should be excluded including heart attack. You need investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Liver function test(LFT),Renal function test(RFT),Lipid profile,ECHO. Holter ECG can be done if needed. Holter ECG will monitor ECG for 24-48 hours continuously. ECHO will tell functional status of heart. Angiography should also be done to confirm status of coronary vessels. Proper treatment depend upon clinical examination and investigation reports. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Suggest Treatment For Sudden Sharp Chest Pains With Dizziness And Shortness Of Breath

Brief Answer: You should consult cardiologist immediately. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM You should consult cardiologist immediately. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. You are suffering from arrhythmia.Arrhythmia with chest pain and history of smoking need immediate medical attention and all possible causes should be excluded including heart attack. You need investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar(RBS),Liver function test(LFT),Renal function test(RFT),Lipid profile,ECHO. Holter ECG can be done if needed. Holter ECG will monitor ECG for 24-48 hours continuously. ECHO will tell functional status of heart. Angiography should also be done to confirm status of coronary vessels. Proper treatment depend upon clinical examination and investigation reports. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX