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What Causes Upper Chest Pain?

Posted on Tue, 10 Oct 2017

Question: I have been having upper chest pain on the right side all day. it is a little worse now than it was. i didn't do anything to strain my chest. I have an artificial aorta. had a recent stress test and echo and came out normal.Have not got an answer yet. All my e-mail says is that you billed me.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be costochondritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Right sided chest pain can be because of lit of caused.
The major cause being Costochondritis. It is just inflammation of joint between bone & cartilage of chest. You can take ibuprofen for it.
I also understand that you have a aortic graft and I hope that you are fine on that.
Still I will advice you to at least do a ECG to rule out any other abnormality.
Thanks & take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (19 minutes later)

can I take ibuprofen if I am on blood thinners(clopidogrel 75 mg 1 x a day?

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Yes you can take it.
But do remember to get the ECG done.
If you have any more questions, I'll be happy to help.
Thanks & take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D