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What Causes Pain In The Chest And Left Shoulder?

Hi, I m a 44 year old woman for the last week I ve been having pains in my chest and left shoulder. I ve recently was in the hospital for having chest pains. The cardiologist did a nuclear stress test and they said it came back positive that at some point in the past I had a heart attack. I have appointment with my doctor this week. Should I wait to see him or what?
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

I believe you should see a doctor right away, especially with ongoing chest pain. Please do not wait.
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
*what is your height and weight?
*do you smoke or consume alcohol?
*have you undergone and angiogram?

I recommend :
-a physician consult and cardiologist opinion
-electrocardiogram, echocardiogram
-blood tests (complete blood count, lipid profile, blood glucose levels, kidney and liver function tests, troponin I, cardiac enzymes)
-urine analysis

The cause of your chest pain must be immediately addressed and things can go from bad to worse quickly. Please see a doctor right away or visit the ER.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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What Causes Pain In The Chest And Left Shoulder?

Hello, Thank you for your query. I believe you should see a doctor right away, especially with ongoing chest pain. Please do not wait. *do you have any other medical issues or take any medications? *what is your height and weight? *do you smoke or consume alcohol? *have you undergone and angiogram? I recommend : -a physician consult and cardiologist opinion -electrocardiogram, echocardiogram -blood tests (complete blood count, lipid profile, blood glucose levels, kidney and liver function tests, troponin I, cardiac enzymes) -urine analysis The cause of your chest pain must be immediately addressed and things can go from bad to worse quickly. Please see a doctor right away or visit the ER. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health