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What Causes Throat Pain Radiating To Right Arm And Shortness Of Breath?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2014
Question: I had a stent installed Feb. 09. Diagnosed as coronary heart disease or Ischemic heart disease. Aug of 2009 I had a bi-lateral lung transplant for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Back Surgery or a Laminectomy XXXXXXX of this year.
Currently I am experiencing pain in my throat like heart burn except it radiates over to my right arm and some shortness of breath upon exertion. Which of my doctors should I report this to?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cardiologist and gastro-enterologist...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

As you are experiencing pain your throat like heart burn and some shortness or breath, I highly suggest to get checked by your cardiologist first, You might need to run ECG, cardiac echo and holter monitoring to evaluate the status of your heart.

If everything is ok, then, should consult with a gastro-enterologist and to run upper endoscopy to evaluate the status of your stomach and upper GI tract.

Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be prescribed.

Hope it was of help! Let me know if you need further clarifications!
Dr.Benard
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What Causes Throat Pain Radiating To Right Arm And Shortness Of Breath?

Brief Answer: Cardiologist and gastro-enterologist... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I am sorry for the situation you are in. As you are experiencing pain your throat like heart burn and some shortness or breath, I highly suggest to get checked by your cardiologist first, You might need to run ECG, cardiac echo and holter monitoring to evaluate the status of your heart. If everything is ok, then, should consult with a gastro-enterologist and to run upper endoscopy to evaluate the status of your stomach and upper GI tract. Depending on the tests results, specific treatment will be prescribed. Hope it was of help! Let me know if you need further clarifications! Dr.Benard