What Does Pulse Of 113 And Severe Pain In Arm Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014

Question: hi doctor, my pulse is 113 from yesterday night and have severe pain in my left arm. my blood pressure is normal. please advise if I need to meet a physician

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes - for sure Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic YES… You should Your symptoms do not suggest Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). However, it is better to get investigated. It could be Anxiety and sinus tachycardia – but it is wiser to look at it rather than wait and watch… Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis / / Diagnosis needs physician consultation and investigations… Go to the ER / In suspected heart attack, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE – if detected early, an attack may even be aborted / the amount of damage and complications can be reduced remarkably. The most important time is the first few hours. EKG / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary depending on the clinical situation - for further assessment and assistance. The treating doctor alone can suggest further depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation. Go to ER / Better be safe than be sorry… Take care Wishing all well God bless

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