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Does A Heart Disorder Cause Pressure In The Chest?
I have slight pressure in the chest, similar to a mild pulled muscle, just under the xiphoid process of the sternum. Started this morning. Pressure is noticeable, not unbearable, and comes and goes. First thought it could be a pulled muscle as I did physical therapy exercises for by lower back last evening. I am on Losartan-hydrochlorothiazide 100/25 for high blood pressure. Concerned could be my heart? I am a 58 year old male. YYYY@YYYY Thank you.
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to tell you that considering your age and hypertension along with symptoms possibilities of unstable angina is there in which you are feeling off and on chest discomfort.
It's recommended for you to get a basic cardiac evaluation , an ECG, echocardiography and Treadmill Test or stress test done and consult a Cardiologist personally for further management.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
I would like to tell you that considering your age and hypertension along with symptoms possibilities of unstable angina is there in which you are feeling off and on chest discomfort.
It's recommended for you to get a basic cardiac evaluation , an ECG, echocardiography and Treadmill Test or stress test done and consult a Cardiologist personally for further management.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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