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What Caues Pressure In Chest?
Question: I have a very slight feeling of pressure sometimes in my lower left chest area when I take a full inhaled breath. Am very healthy and active athletically, working out and running 5-6 days per week. 5 months ago I had an ablation procedure to fix an atrial flutter - no further flutter issues since.
Brief Answer:
Pulmonary and Cardiac testing would be smart...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking to HCM!
The pain you are experiencing may related to pulmonary or musculoskeletal problems. However cardiac problems should be checked to.
I recommend to do the following examinations:
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Chest x ray
- Holter monitoring
This examinations will help to find out the right diagnosis for your concerns.
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Benard
Pulmonary and Cardiac testing would be smart...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking to HCM!
The pain you are experiencing may related to pulmonary or musculoskeletal problems. However cardiac problems should be checked to.
I recommend to do the following examinations:
- ECG
- Cardiac ECHO
- Chest x ray
- Holter monitoring
This examinations will help to find out the right diagnosis for your concerns.
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Benard
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