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I Have A Sharp Pain In Chest Area. What Could Be The Reason?

quick sharp pain in chest area (almost like pulling feeling) increased heart rate . Last a minute or so then heart rate starts to slow and its back to normal.. Comes and goes every so often what could this be
posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2010
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If you are having breath problems along with the pain, then it points more towards cardiac case. Nevertheless, depending on your age, then it is necessary for you to take an ECG test and the cardiologist opinion.
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I Have A Sharp Pain In Chest Area. What Could Be The Reason?

If you are having breath problems along with the pain, then it points more towards cardiac case. Nevertheless, depending on your age, then it is necessary for you to take an ECG test and the cardiologist opinion.