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I Got A Lots Of Pressure On My Chest. Is It The Sign Of Heart Attack?
im 23 years old and i just had pain in the middle of my chest and back it was a lot of pressure so much that it almost felt like stabbing pain as well. i could not breath in very deep at all cause it hurt too bad. when i got up to try to find my phone i almost fell cause i was so dizy. it was really strong for about 3 minutes. i feel a lot better now, but am still feeling a little uncomfortable
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Mon, 10 May 2010
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THanks for the query
Looks like u have suffered from a cardiac event, most likely to be an anginal attack. Please donot neglect this. go to the ER and seek help from a cardiologist. U might be required to undergo an ECG and ECHO.
Young people too can have cardiac problems
Have a healthy living
Looks like u have suffered from a cardiac event, most likely to be an anginal attack. Please donot neglect this. go to the ER and seek help from a cardiologist. U might be required to undergo an ECG and ECHO.
Young people too can have cardiac problems
Have a healthy living
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