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Re: Chest pains
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Re: Chest pains
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on November 01, 1998 at 10:23:13:
In Reply to: Chest pains posted by Sheila Zink on November 01, 1998 at 05:53:31:
For some time now I have been experincing Chest pain that are located below my right breast, they are sharp pains that only last for a seconds or so but will cause me to stop and wonder what is going on..I thought to start with that my bra was the problems but I am now conviced that is not.. I get these pains at all times of the days or nights ...Should I be concered..I am 54 years old and in pertty fair shape as I wait tables...but I do smoke..yes I know that is bad..Can you give me an answer.
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Dear Sheila
You should call your doctor and make an appointment to be evaluated by your doctor. The symptoms you describe could be related to your heart. A more thorough medical history and physical will help determine whether you need a cardiac stress test. As a first step, your internist could examine you and then refer you to a cardiologist if necessary. You should also try to stop smoking.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
In Reply to: Chest pains posted by Sheila Zink on November 01, 1998 at 05:53:31:
For some time now I have been experincing Chest pain that are located below my right breast, they are sharp pains that only last for a seconds or so but will cause me to stop and wonder what is going on..I thought to start with that my bra was the problems but I am now conviced that is not.. I get these pains at all times of the days or nights ...Should I be concered..I am 54 years old and in pertty fair shape as I wait tables...but I do smoke..yes I know that is bad..Can you give me an answer.
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Dear Sheila
You should call your doctor and make an appointment to be evaluated by your doctor. The symptoms you describe could be related to your heart. A more thorough medical history and physical will help determine whether you need a cardiac stress test. As a first step, your internist could examine you and then refer you to a cardiologist if necessary. You should also try to stop smoking.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
