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What Causes Heaviness In Chest While Walking?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Question: Hey I went on vacation last week to Punta Cana Dominican Republic and while walking I noticed a heaviness in my chest and since returning I still has been been happening. And I'm talking very short distances .what could be the reason ?
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Go to ER - get examined & investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

     Your symptom – chest heaviness on effort – is highly suggestive of heart pain > Ischemic heart Disease (CAD). You need to be investigated for Coronary Artery Disease.
     You need an examination, ECG and basic blood tests – as soon as possible. If routine EKG is normal, it is better to have a Treadmill Exercise Electrocardiogram (TMT).

In suspected heart problem, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – if detected early, an attack may even be aborted / the amount of damage and complications can be reduced remarkably. Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise

You SHOULD SEE YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...

Good luck
God bless you
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What Causes Heaviness In Chest While Walking?

Brief Answer: Go to ER - get examined & investigated Detailed Answer: Hi friend Welcome to Health Care Magic Your symptom – chest heaviness on effort – is highly suggestive of heart pain > Ischemic heart Disease (CAD). You need to be investigated for Coronary Artery Disease. You need an examination, ECG and basic blood tests – as soon as possible. If routine EKG is normal, it is better to have a Treadmill Exercise Electrocardiogram (TMT). In suspected heart problem, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – if detected early, an attack may even be aborted / the amount of damage and complications can be reduced remarkably. Better be safe than sorry - treated if a problem is found / Happy, if it turns out otherwise You SHOULD SEE YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE... Good luck God bless you