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I have coronary heart disease .. had angina attack last night .. during sleep .. followed by tremendous pain in right temple .. pins and needles in my face .. lasted about 10 mins .. ambulance called blood pressure was 131 over 152 .. decreasing along with the pain on crew leaving .. suggest it needs checking out .. refused ambulance but going to see GP tonight .. thanks
Hello ,I have gone through your question.first of all if you are sure that it is anginal pain then you should take sublingual isordil 5mg.and you must go to ER.as now you are pain free please go for ECG and further work up .my best wishes . Dr.Teli,MD
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Hello ,I have gone through your question.first of all if you are sure that it is anginal pain then you should take sublingual isordil 5mg.and you must go to ER.as now you are pain free please go for ECG and further work up .my best wishes . Dr.Teli,MD