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Is Chest Pain Related To A Heart Dysfunction?

I am 62 years old and otherwise in good health. I just took a nap lying on my back. I do not normally sleep on my back, but rather, on my side. Several times lately I have napped on my back. I feel mild, but annoying pain on my chest as I awaken and it lasts until I stand upright and start walking around. Again, this is not a one time thing but a pattern that follows only this particular napping posture. Is this a heart condition?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that your symptoms can be due to underlying heart disease. Considering your age and symptoms it can be a heart failure which requires proper evaluation and treatment. It’s recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist personally for physical and diagnostic evaluation.

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Is Chest Pain Related To A Heart Dysfunction?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that your symptoms can be due to underlying heart disease. Considering your age and symptoms it can be a heart failure which requires proper evaluation and treatment. It’s recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist personally for physical and diagnostic evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.