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How To Diagnose Heart Attack When Diagnosed With Anxiety And GERD?
Question: would I be able to know if I was having a heart attack I do have anxiety and Gerd had ekg chest xray and blood work done all came back perfect
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
With a normal EKG and normal bloodwork, it is impossible you are having a heart attack. Both anxiety and GERD can mimic heart attacks exactly, so one of these is the actual cause of your symptoms. Not to worry!
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
With a normal EKG and normal bloodwork, it is impossible you are having a heart attack. Both anxiety and GERD can mimic heart attacks exactly, so one of these is the actual cause of your symptoms. Not to worry!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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