chest pains

[sgtcooter]

I am a 28 yr old male with a histiry of stage 2-3 hypertension/currently on meds. about 10 days ago I had severe chest painthat went down left arm neck and into the back. This pain lasted about 10-12 minutes or so. since then i have had constant chest pain ranging from dull to sharp and extending into neck and left arm at times. I have also been getting flushed as well as hands and feet have been constantly wet and clammy. could this be a sign of a heart attack and lingering effects or another problem unassociated. Would also like to point out have been nauseous for the past few days as well. thanks for your time.


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[kenkeith]

You have experienced the classic signs and symptoms of ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart).  If you have a deficit supply of blood/oxygen to heart cells, this can serious damage heart cells and weaken heart contractions leading to heart failure. You should get an EKG, blood test, x-ray...a heart attack (MI) would indicate damaged heart cells, but your event may just be a warning and cells aren't yet seriously damaged.