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What Causes Chest Pain And Cough While Walking?
I am getting mild to moderate chest pain while walking as little as a block or two or when I climb the stairs. sometimes a headache also occurs. I am 45 years old 6'3" 260 lbs. I also just had a double bypass 4 months ago.Iwas in a cardiac rehab program until 3 weeks ago with no problems.
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to myocardial ischemia or heart failure.
What are your blood pressure values?
I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac function and structure
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, cardiac enzymes)
- a cardiac stress echo to rule out possible myocardial ischemia.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully read your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to myocardial ischemia or heart failure.
What are your blood pressure values?
I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac function and structure
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, blood electrolytes, cardiac enzymes)
- a cardiac stress echo to rule out possible myocardial ischemia.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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