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Does Tightness In Chest Cause Heart Attack Or Panic Attack?
I'm a 16 year old male. Who is having chest tightness problems breathing and my arm is numb at times. I feel like I have a 50 pound weight on my chest. At times I feel like blacking out. And my heart races. My blood pressure is 117/58 is that low. I have had an EKG which shows I had an irregular heart beat but my heart was healthy. Could I still have a heart attack. Or is it panic attacks?
Tue, 26 May 2015
Hi Welcome to HCM,
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ischemia.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly.Drugs like Anti platelets,lipid lowering drugs,Anti hypertensives will be helpful.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.
Consult your cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Ongoing Myocardial ischemia.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile to confirm the diagnosis.Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly.Drugs like Anti platelets,lipid lowering drugs,Anti hypertensives will be helpful.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.
Consult your cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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