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Re: Chest discomfort
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Re: Chest discomfort
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on August 28, 1998 at 07:30:51:
In Reply to: Chest discomfort posted by Ginger on August 27, 1998 at 17:48:41:
: In an earlier post someone mentioned having dilated cardiomyopathy and chest discomfort. I also have cardiomyopathy and sometimes experience soreness, achiness and sharp quick pains under my breast bone. What would cause this? It seems to happen most when I over due it. Thanks
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Dear Jan
Based on what you have written, I don't think your symptoms are from your dilated cardiomyopathy. Some cardiomyopathies can cause chest pain, but true idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy does not cause pain of the sort you describe. It can cause other symptoms, such as shortness of breath.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back. I wish you the best of luck.
If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our cardiologists here at the Cleveland Clinic please feel free to call 1-800-CCF-CARE.
Information provided in the Heart Forum is intended for general medical informational purposes only. Actual diagnosis and treatment of any particular medical condition can only be made by your physician(s).
What kinda pain can unknown cause dilated cardiomyopathy cause ? I often have
chest pain up high in the left side of my chest ? Does that sound like cardio pain ? It feels like a muslce up there gets real tight.
Thak, Ginger
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Dear Ginger
True idiopathic (unknown cause) dilated cardiomyopathy should not cause chest pain. It can cause other symptoms, like shortness of breath, swelling, or palpitations. Some patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy do experience chest pains, but this is more likely due to non-cardiac factors. However, patients with dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to coronary artery disease can experience chest pain due to blockages in the coronary arteries. Also, patients with certain types of cardiomyopathy may experience chest pain, even with normal coronary arteries, because of an increased demand for blood from a sick heart.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back. I wish you the best of luck.
If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our cardiologists here at the Cleveland Clinic please feel free to call 1-800-CCF-CARE.
Information provided in the Heart Forum is intended for general medical informational purposes only. Actual diagnosis and treatment of any particular medical condition can only be made by your physician(s).
In Reply to: Chest discomfort posted by Ginger on August 27, 1998 at 17:48:41:
: In an earlier post someone mentioned having dilated cardiomyopathy and chest discomfort. I also have cardiomyopathy and sometimes experience soreness, achiness and sharp quick pains under my breast bone. What would cause this? It seems to happen most when I over due it. Thanks
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Dear Jan
Based on what you have written, I don't think your symptoms are from your dilated cardiomyopathy. Some cardiomyopathies can cause chest pain, but true idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy does not cause pain of the sort you describe. It can cause other symptoms, such as shortness of breath.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back. I wish you the best of luck.
If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our cardiologists here at the Cleveland Clinic please feel free to call 1-800-CCF-CARE.
Information provided in the Heart Forum is intended for general medical informational purposes only. Actual diagnosis and treatment of any particular medical condition can only be made by your physician(s).
What kinda pain can unknown cause dilated cardiomyopathy cause ? I often have
chest pain up high in the left side of my chest ? Does that sound like cardio pain ? It feels like a muslce up there gets real tight.
Thak, Ginger
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Dear Ginger
True idiopathic (unknown cause) dilated cardiomyopathy should not cause chest pain. It can cause other symptoms, like shortness of breath, swelling, or palpitations. Some patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy do experience chest pains, but this is more likely due to non-cardiac factors. However, patients with dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to coronary artery disease can experience chest pain due to blockages in the coronary arteries. Also, patients with certain types of cardiomyopathy may experience chest pain, even with normal coronary arteries, because of an increased demand for blood from a sick heart.
I hope this is useful. Feel free to write back. I wish you the best of luck.
If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our cardiologists here at the Cleveland Clinic please feel free to call 1-800-CCF-CARE.
Information provided in the Heart Forum is intended for general medical informational purposes only. Actual diagnosis and treatment of any particular medical condition can only be made by your physician(s).
