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Sharp Pain In Heart, Left Arm. Having Thyroid Problems. Reason For Heart Problems?
my mother just called me and said she s having sharp pains that feel like an electric shock in her heart region, and pain in her left arm ..she has had long term problems with her thyroid over a period of many many years, which I read up on myself and discovered this can lead to a heart condition...what do u think may be the cause of what she is currently experiencing with her heart?!
Thu, 14 Mar 2013
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Thyroid affects the heart - like rate and rhythm / NOT pain.
Considering her age, THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
Physical examination / EKG /HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Thyroid affects the heart - like rate and rhythm / NOT pain.
Considering her age, THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
Physical examination / EKG /HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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