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What Are Recurring Sensation Of Tightness In Chest Suggestive Of?
Hi I am a 40 year old male who is not overweight and is relatively fit and healthy. I few weeks a go I had tightness in my chest that lasted only a short while. THen about 14 days ago I had another bought of this tightness it lasted a about 24 hrs and I went to the ER. They did an ECG that was fine and a chest x ray which was fine. My blood tests showed slight levels of Troponin but according to the ER Physician not enough to warrant me staying in Hospital. He ordered a stress test the next day which appeared ok. I have also had another blood test ordered by my own doctor which showed Ferritin levels at 278. I am due to see a cardiologist on Monday but I continue to feel lethargic and very edgy.
As you explain the situation I suggest you to do also a Spirometry test after having done the stress test first. It should exclude lung problems also definitely. Please discuss with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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What Are Recurring Sensation Of Tightness In Chest Suggestive Of?
Hello, As you explain the situation I suggest you to do also a Spirometry test after having done the stress test first. It should exclude lung problems also definitely. Please discuss with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist