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What Causes Intermittent Pressure In Chest In Eledery?

my question is regarding my grandmother of almost 90. she recently has stated to me that after sitting down from doing an activity. when she stands up she feels pressure in her chest. it doesn t seem to last too long but it has been occuring for a week now and i believe a bit more frequent when she spent the day outside of the house with family. any need for conern?
Fri, 1 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, we should definitely rule out heart diseases in your grand mother's case.
She is almost 90 years of age. So possibility of age related coronary artery disease (CAD) is high and this can cause similar symptoms.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Ecg
2. 2d echo
3. Stress test (trade mill test)
4. Coronary angiography (if required).
She may need cardiac supportive drugs on the basis of these reports.
If all these reports are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your grandmother. Thanks.
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What Causes Intermittent Pressure In Chest In Eledery?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, we should definitely rule out heart diseases in your grand mother s case. She is almost 90 years of age. So possibility of age related coronary artery disease (CAD) is high and this can cause similar symptoms. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Ecg 2. 2d echo 3. Stress test (trade mill test) 4. Coronary angiography (if required). She may need cardiac supportive drugs on the basis of these reports. If all these reports are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your grandmother. Thanks.