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Sharp Pain In Chest Radiating To Left Shouler And Arm. ECG Report Shows Possible Left Atrial Enlargement And Positive D-dimer. Help
I have been having a very sharp pain in my chest and it radiates to my left shoulder and arm. I have had an ecg and it game back borderline with a possible left atrial enlargement as well as getting back a positive d-dimer...I have no health insurance. The emergency department is worthless. Please help. My father and both his parents died of heart disease...
Mon, 13 May 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
A normal ECG does not exclude serious heart disease
‘Possible left atrial enlargement ‘ has no relation to your symptoms...
‘Positive D-dimer’ means venous thrombosis (clot) in veins / it may have serious consequences like Pulmonary Embolism ... You MUST go back to the ER or have a second opinion – you need more tests...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
A normal ECG does not exclude serious heart disease
‘Possible left atrial enlargement ‘ has no relation to your symptoms...
‘Positive D-dimer’ means venous thrombosis (clot) in veins / it may have serious consequences like Pulmonary Embolism ... You MUST go back to the ER or have a second opinion – you need more tests...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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