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What Causes Frequent Pinching Feeling Above Breast And Fluttering In Chest?

I have a question about some chest pains I have been having more frequently lately. They are not really pain but kind of a pinching feeling above my left breast. I have also noticed some flutter feelings in my chest. I ve had these ongoing for a while now but am not sure if I should go to the er?
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
In case of fluttering sensation and discomfort in the chest,it is always advisable to have a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echo of the heart to rule out any organic heart disease.Keep your blood pressure and blood lipids checked.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 gm/day.Regular brisk walk for 20 min a day will help.In case of persistent symptoms holter 24 hr ecg is needed.Drugs like metoprolol will help to control the palpitations.Restrict the intake of coffee.Consult your cardiologist for further care.
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What Causes Frequent Pinching Feeling Above Breast And Fluttering In Chest?

Hi welcome to HCM. In case of fluttering sensation and discomfort in the chest,it is always advisable to have a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echo of the heart to rule out any organic heart disease.Keep your blood pressure and blood lipids checked.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 gm/day.Regular brisk walk for 20 min a day will help.In case of persistent symptoms holter 24 hr ecg is needed.Drugs like metoprolol will help to control the palpitations.Restrict the intake of coffee.Consult your cardiologist for further care. Thank you.