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Chest Pressure Day after Run
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Chest Pressure Day after Run
by Mhorne, Nov 09, 2009 01:09PM
I am a 47 year old male, 5'7, 150 lbs. I run about 25 miles a week. Good BP and cholesterol. Two years ago, I had been having some chest tightness at times, some of the times related to stressful days at work and some perhaps the next morning after a long run. I had a stress echo and it was great and the tightness seemed to go away not too long after that. I have not really had the issue since then until today. I ran a 9 mile race yesterday, not at an extreme effort, but more than my normal 9 mile training pace. This morning I was tired and had some chest tightness. Now, at the same time, I have had a very stressful project at work for the last 3 months.
Anything to worry about or just maybe tired from the extra running effort yesterday?
Anything to worry about or just maybe tired from the extra running effort yesterday?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Nov 09, 2009 04:32PM
, Nov 09, 2009 04:32PM
Well, this most likely is related to your run, but you are a male which puts you at risk for having CAD and suffering from a heart attack. Because I can't really talk to you and examine you, I always suggest talking to one's physician and getting an ECG when one is having chest pain because the risk of missing a heart attack always outweighs (in my opinion) the trouble of going through the workup.
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