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Would a Trial of Nitroglycerin Be Helpful?
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Would a Trial of Nitroglycerin Be Helpful?
by ginny, Nov 15, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Doctor,
I've posted before and you advised that I see a cardiologist. I am in an HMO and cannot see a specialist without a referral. I have new onset chest pain, that has all the earmarks of Angina.
My PCP ordered an ECHO Stress that was normal except for some ST and T wave changes. When I saw him, I asked about these changes and if they might mean that my chest pain is heart related. He really did not respond to my question, and addressed other health problems I am having. That leaves me in a quandary. What I thought would be helpful, not very costly, and possibly indicate my need for a referral to a specialist; is a trial prescription of Nitro? Reading on this and other WEB sites indicates this is a good step to determine if the chest pain is Angina. I am asking your advice prior to calling my doctor, and I will not call if you think that it is not advisable. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Ginny
I've posted before and you advised that I see a cardiologist. I am in an HMO and cannot see a specialist without a referral. I have new onset chest pain, that has all the earmarks of Angina.
My PCP ordered an ECHO Stress that was normal except for some ST and T wave changes. When I saw him, I asked about these changes and if they might mean that my chest pain is heart related. He really did not respond to my question, and addressed other health problems I am having. That leaves me in a quandary. What I thought would be helpful, not very costly, and possibly indicate my need for a referral to a specialist; is a trial prescription of Nitro? Reading on this and other WEB sites indicates this is a good step to determine if the chest pain is Angina. I am asking your advice prior to calling my doctor, and I will not call if you think that it is not advisable. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Ginny
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Nov 15, 1999 12:00AM
Sincerely,
Ginny