Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain And Abnormal EKG

Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2016

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Question : I had an abnormal EKG a week ago. i am now having chest pain by my heart. what do i do??

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
What abnormality was found on the EKG?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this abnormal EKG report and the current chest pain. To know whether the reported abnormality could lead to chest pain, please report it to me. Also, is this pain serve? Is this the first time you have it? Have you ever had a similar pain? Can you walk uphill without provoking this pain? Please, provide response to help further refine this response and recommendations.

I hope to hear back from you as soon as possible and will respond promptly. I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (51 minutes later)

yes the pain is pretty severe. stabbing pain. makes me very tired.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Visit the ER!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

With pretty severe stabbing pain, I will say visit the ER for thorough evaluation and management. We shouldn’t be missing out on anything here and I Will not want to take the risk and not get this checked immediately.

Best wishes and keep me updated!

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