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Weird Sensations In Chest And Stomach Resembling Heart Attack Since Months. History Of Panic Attacks. What Could Be Going On?
Question: i'am having sensations in my stomach &cheast that makes me think i'am having a heart condition or a heart attack this has been going on for a couple of months I have a history of panic attacks and anxiety&depression and possible ulcersyour thoughts on what could be going on XXXXXXX XXXXXX
Hi,
Thanks for sharing your health concerns.
You do have some risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension, male gender and age approaching 65, as well as anxiety issues, therefore I believe that further evaluation by a medical provider is warranted. It could be an internist or a cardiologist. They would be able to collect some more details of the discomfort, conduct a physical examination and order tests such as cholesterol panel, blood sugar, etc that might provide more insight into your specific cardiovascular risk. If this is noted to be in the moderate risk range at least, then likely further testing would be required, such as a stress test to see if you have a concerning response for heart disease. All in all, you do have other potential causes of chest discomfort, including GERD and panic attacks, which underscores as you say the need to rule out a cardiac origin of your symptoms.
Hope this is useful, wish you the best health, blessings,
Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
Thanks for sharing your health concerns.
You do have some risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension, male gender and age approaching 65, as well as anxiety issues, therefore I believe that further evaluation by a medical provider is warranted. It could be an internist or a cardiologist. They would be able to collect some more details of the discomfort, conduct a physical examination and order tests such as cholesterol panel, blood sugar, etc that might provide more insight into your specific cardiovascular risk. If this is noted to be in the moderate risk range at least, then likely further testing would be required, such as a stress test to see if you have a concerning response for heart disease. All in all, you do have other potential causes of chest discomfort, including GERD and panic attacks, which underscores as you say the need to rule out a cardiac origin of your symptoms.
Hope this is useful, wish you the best health, blessings,
Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
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