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What Causes Constant Pain In Chest?
My wife has constant pain in her chest and has recently developed a small bruise approximately where the 2 parts of the sternum meet. The last time she was in this much pain we went to the hospital and she was told that she had low oxygen and low iron. She was diagnosed with PAVM and ended up having the lower lob removed. She is 54 years old, non smoker for +2 years, not very active and a bit over weight. Any suggestions? Tx
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
PAVM (Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation) are recurrent in nature.
So we should definitely rule out PAVM in your wife's case.
So get done CT pulmonary angiography.
If this is normal then no need to worry much.
But if it shows ruptured PAVM then she will will need surgical removal.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
PAVM (Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation) are recurrent in nature.
So we should definitely rule out PAVM in your wife's case.
So get done CT pulmonary angiography.
If this is normal then no need to worry much.
But if it shows ruptured PAVM then she will will need surgical removal.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
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