Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Heart Burn And Numbness In The Left Arm And Hand?
I am 43, 230 lbs, 5 4 . I was just shocked about an hour ago. I have a heart condition (POTS) and the mild burn is just below my left breast. My bp is 122/100, hr 90. My left arm and hand are going numb. Due to the location of the shock burnbeing so close to my heart and because of my POTS, do I have to go to the er?
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
Hi,
I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes in order to exclude possible coronary artery disease.
POTS is not a life threatening cardiac disease, but the chest pain could be related to coronary artery disease.
An exercise cardiac stress test may be necessary if this situation persists.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes in order to exclude possible coronary artery disease.
POTS is not a life threatening cardiac disease, but the chest pain could be related to coronary artery disease.
An exercise cardiac stress test may be necessary if this situation persists.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....