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What Should Be Done For Chest Pain And What Precautions Should Be Taken?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Question: Hi Dr. Shehu -- I asked you a question a few weeks ago regarding my chest pain. Since then I have had a negative CXR and normal echocardiogram during stress echo testing. The only thing that concerns me is my abnormal EKG that usually has nonspecific ST-T abnormalities --- this continued to be present during stress echo testing. However, I sometimes have a normal EKG. I dont understand why it shows normal sometimws and not others. The cardiologist said my function is good and he is not really concerned with ischemic issues. Should I trust this? Admittedly I have had much anxiety about this issue and feel like I experience chest/back pain more often because of it. I just don't think there is any further testing I could undergo shy of a XXXXXXX which the cardiologist would not recommend based on my tests.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (14 hours later)
Brief Answer: Please refer to the following answer. Detailed Answer: Hi back my dear, Thank you for forwarding your testing results. As all your tests resulted normal, then, I'd suggest to be scheduled for cardiac Ct-Angiography to diagnose/rule out heart problems. Meanwhile, I'd advise to: - follow healthy diet and lifestyle changes - try to cope with stress - get re-checked after 6 months (another ECG, holter and stress test) All the best! Dr.Benard Shehu Feel free to ask me other questions you might have!
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What Should Be Done For Chest Pain And What Precautions Should Be Taken?

Brief Answer: Please refer to the following answer. Detailed Answer: Hi back my dear, Thank you for forwarding your testing results. As all your tests resulted normal, then, I'd suggest to be scheduled for cardiac Ct-Angiography to diagnose/rule out heart problems. Meanwhile, I'd advise to: - follow healthy diet and lifestyle changes - try to cope with stress - get re-checked after 6 months (another ECG, holter and stress test) All the best! Dr.Benard Shehu Feel free to ask me other questions you might have!