Diagnosed With Afib, Hypertension, Diabetics And Congestive Heart Failure. What Could Be The Reason For Tightness In Chest And Back?

Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2013

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Question : Hi, I have been diagnosed with afib, hypretension, diabetics, and congestive heart failure. All of a sudden today I am feeling a little tightness in my chest and back. It more so feel like somehow or something is weighing me down. I am wondering if I should be alarmed about this. I have been in the hospital 3 times (July, September and October) I really don't want to back in there if there is something in which I could do myself. I am fighting really hard on trying to keep myself healthy.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please rush to the ER, it could be an attack.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us with your query.

I do not want you to panic, but your descriptions does raise an alarm, hence I urge you to rush to the ER right away.

We can continue the discussion once you are back from the hospital.

Wishing you all the very best.

Kind regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar