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Q: Severe Chest Pain: Heart Attack?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 13th, 2007

I have had chest pain and very high blood pressure since October. My chest feels heavy and I have sharp pains in chest, back and arms. I went to the urgent care in January and they gave me medication for my blood pressure and referred me to a primary physician. I have an appt. on March 23. The pain has worsened and I am scared that I may have a heart attack. I have been thinking about going to the ER but I don't want to overeact. Can anyone tell me what these symptoms could be linked to and if I should just wait to see the doctor as scheduled.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 21st, 2007

Heart Disease & Heart Attack Answer A2471

High blood pressure can cause chest pain. But heart attacks can cause severe chest pain. Heart attacks are not typical for people your age (29) except if you have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus or dyslipoproteinemia (increased blood fats). A heart attack is a serious, usually life-threatening, condition. Heart attacks can be diagnosed with ECG and blood tests (AST, ALT, LDH, CP-MB and tropomyosin). Blood sugar and fats should be also checked.

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