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Tightness in chest
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Tightness in chest
by Page, Aug 21, 1999 12:00AM
I have recently been diagonised with Angina,Tachycardia and Mitral Valve Prolapse. My problem is tightness in my Chest and I am to take nitro for it. My question is which one would that be Angina? that is causing the tightness or what? Thank You
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Aug 23, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Page,
Angian can be pain or pressure. However, you should discuss this with your physician. I am unable to make diagnoses, particularly of chest pain in this forum.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
Angian can be pain or pressure. However, you should discuss this with your physician. I am unable to make diagnoses, particularly of chest pain in this forum.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
