
What Causes Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath?

Probably LVH.Nothing to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to answer your query.
I have thoroughly read your query and completely understand your concerns.I were to suspect thickening of one of the heart chamber(left ventricle) which is responsible for pumping of blood to the rest of the body.Thus it might be due to early stages of left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH) which is the probable reason for ECG changes along with your symptoms of shortness of breath and chest pain.
However since the ECG findings have to be further evaluated I were to do a heart scan(echocardiography) for confirmation and plan further management.
Please donot panic since we have a good number of medications which can control the progression of LVH and can be appropriately managed when detected early.Heart issues need not necessarily be inherited.
I would be glad to know the reason for taking aspirin?Was it prescribed by your doctor?Do you currently take any other medication?
Do you have high blood pressures?
Could you please upload the scans of ECG?
Hope I have answered your query.Please feel free to ask for any further clarifications.


ECHO as early as possible
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for sharing the information.You may continue the medication as prescribed by your physician.
Advise you to consult our cardiologist and discuss with him to schedule an echocardiography as early as possible.


ER when symptoms are troublesome even at rest
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.
Symptoms of LVH depend on the thickness of ventricle and also on the nature of our activity.When the function of the chamber is compromised it becomes difficult for the heart to push the blood and this results in shortness of breath; when the thickness of the chamber increase there is relative reduction in the blood supply(ischemia) which manifests as chest pain.
Both can be improved by using medications (angiotensin receptor blocker) which not only improve the flow(by decreasing the resistance to blood flow) but also halt the progression of the disease.
Suggest you not to exert yourself and take rest(minimal activity) till you undergo proper evaluation.You may visit the ER when the pain hampers your routine in-spite of being minimally active.Have light meals.Avoid tea/coffee/stimulants.
Take care.Get well.

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