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What Causes Intermittent Left-sided Chest Pain?
My dad passed away very VERY unexpectedly 3 days ago. It was a major shock to every one. He was 55. He said about 6 days ago that the left side of his chest was hurting a little off an on but not bad and no big deal.. I asked him to let me take him in and he refused :( and then we found him @ 10:20 @ his house dead on the floor with quite a bit of foam. We can t afford an autopsy and I no it sounds like a heart attack but I feel like I just need to here a doctor say it.. Bcuz some people are telling me he may have overdosed bcuz he had the foam?? I am like 99% sure he did NOT over dose.. what do you think?
Thu, 21 May 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the various clinical correlation with condition of your dad are as follows:
@ The history of left sided chest discomfort of minor to moderate degree do indicate onset of episode of myocardial ischemia most likely through compromised coronary circulation.
@ The sudden death on the home floor with mouth frothing indicates massive myocardial infarction through total blockage of the major coronary artery as left anteriod descending or right coronary artery.
@ The overdose possibility seems less likely, as there is no accompanying drug bottle or container showing empty can with plenty of medicines in original box.
@ The ultimate answer is post mortem of the deceased, but as there is issue with financial aspects, one has to be going on with assumption theory only.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the various clinical correlation with condition of your dad are as follows:
@ The history of left sided chest discomfort of minor to moderate degree do indicate onset of episode of myocardial ischemia most likely through compromised coronary circulation.
@ The sudden death on the home floor with mouth frothing indicates massive myocardial infarction through total blockage of the major coronary artery as left anteriod descending or right coronary artery.
@ The overdose possibility seems less likely, as there is no accompanying drug bottle or container showing empty can with plenty of medicines in original box.
@ The ultimate answer is post mortem of the deceased, but as there is issue with financial aspects, one has to be going on with assumption theory only.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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