quick pain

Posted by Eric McKeown on April 22, 1999 at 03:42:10
I have one other troublesome symptom that I failed to mention previously.  I occasionally get sharp pains in the left side of my chest, but they seem to be present for only a split-second, and then they go away.  I've probably had that experience 7 or 8 times tonight, once where 3 or 4 of them were spaced only a few seconds apart.  I get a really spooked feeling throughout my body whenever they happen, but I don't know whether I should really be concerned or not.  Once again, in recent weeks, I've had a stress test, two echocardiograms, blood work, and a couple of EKGs done that all said I was fine.  The only thing that was reported was a mild mitral valve leak on the echo.
Does this symptom (brief sharp pains) sound heart-related at all??
Thanks......
Eric

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - MTR on April 23, 1999 at 07:53:48
Dear Eric, thank you for your question.  I doubt the pain you're having is related to your heart since you had a negative ECG, stress test, and echocardiogram.   I suggest that you speak with your physician regarding further recommendations.
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