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What Causes Severe Chest Pain When Diagnosed With PCOS?

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Question : I recently had been having chest pains and my HR was fluctuating while at rest (apple watch - up to 142 and then down to 37 which sitting). I went to the ER and they did a chest xray (I've been having problems breathing). Xray was clear except for old calcificed granulamontaous disease and "mild central congestion." at discharge they told me to follow-up up with my family doctor and I had to wear a Holter for 2 weeks. Since that day, my chest has hurt off and on all,day and I'm out of breath if I do anything more than a simple walk. I used my mom's o2 meter and it was only 94.

My hr has been very sporadic. Going up stairs completely winds me and I just to 125. Sitting in a chair, I breathe okay If I don't talk a lot, but it will randomly be 147 and then drop.


I want to know the significance of the "mild central congestion" and if it is referring to heart or lungs. If there are any followup tests I should take and if you think this could be pneumonia.
I do have PCOS and I'll insulin resistance.
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following things needs to be evaluated

Detailed Answer:
Hello Maam

After going through the medical details provided by you i understand your concern and i would like to tell you that there is no doubt that your heart rate is fluctuating quite a lot.

Also your symptoms needs cardiac evaluation in the form of HOLTER Monitoring which you are already on. Along with that i would like to suggest you to get an Echocardiography done once you are done with your holter as it help help rule out any kind of structural abnormality and will also let us know how well your heart is pumping and whether or not your shortness of breath is due to heart or lung issues.

Also i would like to suggest you to get a Thyroid profile done also to make sure thyroid function is alright as this can also be as cause of heart rate fluctuations.

Mild central congestion can be due to some chest infection due to seasonal changes. Pneumonia can be the cause of breathing problem but usually it doesn't contribute to such heart rate fluctuations.

I hope this information will answer your query.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (4 hours later)
Thank you for the reply! I should have mentioned these items:

The ER did a CBC, Tronopnin, and TSH. All were normal except for low anion and ALT. They did an EKG (for about 40 seconds) and that was normal.

I have been previously diagnosed with PVCs and PACs. I took beta blockers for about 4 years, but stopped them about 3-4 years ago as I didn't feel like I still needed them.

I am 37, female, 152 lbs., non-smoker, and rarely drink. I've never smoked, but was exposed to heavy second hand smoke for about 20 years.

I have PCOS, Raynauds, and Insulin resistance.

The ER report did state in infiltrates and no effusions. I have had pneumonia every year for 3-4 years and my most recent time was in February. I also had the flu at that time (yes, I had a flu shot) and my o2 was hanging around 94 then as well. The urgent care have gave me a nebulizer treatment and that helped some.

I should mention that I'm still having some chest pain and pressure, along with intermittent front-sided shoulder pain. I only cough if I breathe deep or find myself trying to catch my breath. It is a dry cough and I do not cough any other times. I have no fever and no cold symptoms other than a slightly runny nose I've had for over a month, thanks to allergies.

When I searched the "central congestion" statement on xrays, it appeared that Radiologists use this to describe vascular pooling from heart/lungs which is due to Congestive Heart Failure. Could this be the case for me? The report did state that my heart was "unremarkable." Obviously, I hope this is not the case. I just cannot get in with a Cardiologist in my insurance network for over a month. However, I can go to one out of network next week I'm trying to determine if it is okay to wait a month or if this is something I need to address now.

Sincerely,

Bobbi

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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hello Again

Detailed Answer:
Thanks For the detailed information.

Regarding central congestion in the lung field yes it can be due to inadequate functioning of the heart due to which fluid accumulates in the lung tissues causing this congestion to appear in xray, but this can also be due to pneumonia and respiratory infections.

That's the reason why i advised you to kindly get an echocardiography done to understand the underlying etiology of this congestion.

If you are carrying out your daily household work without any difficulty then you can wait till appointment otherwise get appointment at earliest. Also i would like to review your holter report once the evaluation gets over.

I hope this information will guide you properly.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap

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What Causes Severe Chest Pain When Diagnosed With PCOS?

Brief Answer: Following things needs to be evaluated Detailed Answer: Hello Maam After going through the medical details provided by you i understand your concern and i would like to tell you that there is no doubt that your heart rate is fluctuating quite a lot. Also your symptoms needs cardiac evaluation in the form of HOLTER Monitoring which you are already on. Along with that i would like to suggest you to get an Echocardiography done once you are done with your holter as it help help rule out any kind of structural abnormality and will also let us know how well your heart is pumping and whether or not your shortness of breath is due to heart or lung issues. Also i would like to suggest you to get a Thyroid profile done also to make sure thyroid function is alright as this can also be as cause of heart rate fluctuations. Mild central congestion can be due to some chest infection due to seasonal changes. Pneumonia can be the cause of breathing problem but usually it doesn't contribute to such heart rate fluctuations. I hope this information will answer your query. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap