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Are these dangerous symptoms?

Hi Everyone!
My name is Phaye, and I have been having chest pains for a couple of weeks now. I went to the doctor with heart palpitations, trouble breathing, and chest pain. I also have an eating disorder that has given me health problems in the past. My doctor sent me for blood work, and an EKG. My blood work came back normal, but my EKG came back borderline with Right Ventricular Conduction Delay. He sent me for an ECHO. My ECHO is scheduled for May 19th, however, my chest pain has been getting more frequent and a little bit worse than usual (which is why I went to the doctor in the first place). Along with my trouble breathing and palpitations. My palpitations are especially felt when my HR goes below 60. Two questions: Is this something to be concerned about? And should I get my ECHO moved up? Thanks!
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1.  Does your doctor know about your history with an eating disorder?

2.  Are you currently handling food in a disordered manner?  If so, does your doctor know about it?  And if not, how long ago did you stop?

Doctors are not mind-readers.  They can help best with the information you give them.  As I am sure you are aware, anorexia and bulimia starve the heart, and the consequences are grave.
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the stress test and ultrasound tests should be able to give a somewhat definitive answer. the chest pain could be caused by a multitude of issues. Mines is from a condition called costochondritis. which is an inflamation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone(sternum)
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