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What Causes Chest Pain When Suffering From High BP?
Question: hi I recently had a stress test, the doctor wants me to have an angiogram for the last three days I have a pain in my chest, I thought it was heartburn indigestion still have chest pain burning in the middle of my chest, I have taken gavisgon doing a lot of burping, getting a little worried I am 55 I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol,i have pain in my left arm.
Brief Answer:
Get the angiogram done
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Chest pain at your age when already have high blood pressure should never be ignored.
When acid reflux in the oesophagus and heart ischemia co exist then it is difficult to rule out both.
Do get the angiogram as advised by your doctor.
Please do ask if any doubts.
Regards,
Get the angiogram done
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Chest pain at your age when already have high blood pressure should never be ignored.
When acid reflux in the oesophagus and heart ischemia co exist then it is difficult to rule out both.
Do get the angiogram as advised by your doctor.
Please do ask if any doubts.
Regards,
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