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Can High BP, Chest Pain And Lower Heart Beat Be Signs Of Mild Heart Attack?

48 male, high bp, have congestive heart failure.. Haven't seen doctor due to losing job and no insurance. In the past few months started having chest pain throughout the day coming n going for several minutes, plus heart pounds out my chest with light activity. Could this b mild heart attacks?
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asknig on HCM!

Your complains raises strong suspicions of probable ischemic cardiac pain.

Recurrent episodes of chest pain for minutes, especially when being on physical axtivity, need a comprehensive differential diagnosis to rule out cardiac ischemia.

At this point, I would advice you to perform a medical check up, a physical examination to identify your heart failure status, coupled with a resting ECG and some blood tests (including cardiac enzymes like CK-MB, Troponin).

If any suspicions is confirmed, then a cardiac ultrasound and an exercise stress testing would be helpful.

Obviously a modulation of heart failure therapy, as well as additional anti-ischemic medications may be needed.

If all the above diagnostic work up confirm ongoing cardiac ischemia, then a coronary angiography is necessary to conclude about the concrete coronary lesions and possible revascularisation options.

Hope to have been helpful. Greetings! Dr. Iliri

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Can High BP, Chest Pain And Lower Heart Beat Be Signs Of Mild Heart Attack?

Hello! Thank you for asknig on HCM! Your complains raises strong suspicions of probable ischemic cardiac pain. Recurrent episodes of chest pain for minutes, especially when being on physical axtivity, need a comprehensive differential diagnosis to rule out cardiac ischemia. At this point, I would advice you to perform a medical check up, a physical examination to identify your heart failure status, coupled with a resting ECG and some blood tests (including cardiac enzymes like CK-MB, Troponin). If any suspicions is confirmed, then a cardiac ultrasound and an exercise stress testing would be helpful. Obviously a modulation of heart failure therapy, as well as additional anti-ischemic medications may be needed. If all the above diagnostic work up confirm ongoing cardiac ischemia, then a coronary angiography is necessary to conclude about the concrete coronary lesions and possible revascularisation options. Hope to have been helpful. Greetings! Dr. Iliri