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Could Pain In Back Between Shoulder Blades Be A Sign Of Heart Attack?
I am severely anemic female 44 y/ o. Hemoglobin 7.9. I am having bouts of pain radiating in back between shoulder blades and intermittent right flank pain. Had a chest X-ray and VQ scan this past Tuesday negative for pulmonary emboli. Could these bee signs of a heart attack?
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I recommend a resting ECG and some blood tests (including cardiac enzymes), to rule our any ischemic heart disease. It doesn't seem to be a sign of heart attack, nevertheless, it would be wise to consult with your doctor (internist or GP) for a differential diagnosis of your pain, and some additional tests (blood tests and imagine studies).
Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
Hope to have been helpful to you. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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