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Hypertension with Myocardial Bridge, minor??

I have been in and out of the hospital and doctors offices for the past month.
The first week I had bronchitis. After that cleared, I began having chest pain and shortness of breath.
Everyone dismissed my symptoms because I was a young female. I had a hysterectomy in 2009 but they said I still had estrigen to help prevent heart problems.

After three weeks of testing (lung vq scan, GERD, and anxiety), a heart cath was done. Cardiologist said I had myocardial bridge (left artery), hypertension, and thick wall. I was put on beta blockers and have nitro for when the severe pain comes back. This happened 5 days ago.

I'm still having sharp chest pains. I can't walk at a normal pace or stand for long periods of time without my left arm tingling.
I called the RN for the cardiologist and she told me to take aspirin every 6 hrs to help with the pain. This isn't helping. What do I need to tell these medical professionals for them to take my symptoms seriously? Is there a waiting period for the beta blockers to help control these symptoms? Are there any home remedies that might help ease this?
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You might consult another cardiologist.  

Some research indicates nitroglycerin puts more stress on a congenital myocardial bridge/coronary artery.
Calcium Channel Blockers are an option to Beta Blockers.
Statins such as Crestor might prevent atherosclerosis.

I am not a medical professional but you might want to address some of these comments with your cardiologist.

Best of health!!

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You might consult another cardiologist.  

Some research indicates nitroglycerin puts more stress on a myocardial bridge/coronary artery.
Calcium Channel Blockers are an option to Beta Blockers.
Statins to help prevent blockages such as Crestor.

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Hello and hope you are doing well.

Myocardial bridge over LADS could account for the chest pain, due to diminished blood supply in systole. Therapy is usually with beta blockers. If refractory to medications then surgical  options are intracoronary stents, surgical myotomy or bypass surgery. Discuss your symptoms with your consulting doctor he may change the dose or the medications.  

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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