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What Are The Symptoms Of A Heart Attack?

i am trying to determine if I am having heart attack symptoms or if I just need some rest. I am a F 60 years old, overweight and i am having pain in my chest, middle to left side and cough if i breath too deeply. Very concerned, but don t want to overreact
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Given your age and being overweight, coronary artery disease is definitely a concern and needs to be ruled out. Please be advised to follow up with urgent care to get an EKG done.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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What Are The Symptoms Of A Heart Attack?

Hello, Given your age and being overweight, coronary artery disease is definitely a concern and needs to be ruled out. Please be advised to follow up with urgent care to get an EKG done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal