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What Causes Pain In The Chest And Breathlessness?

I am a 40 year old female, with hbp, 160 over 104 on lisinipril, chest pains and trouble breathing. Went to ER and was admitted - for EKG and stress test with dye and echo cardiogram. EKG normal, stress test was normal, abnormality found in the echo after the stress test. Was released and scheduled for cardiac catheterization one week later. Family History of heart disease early onset, father and brother both had heart attacks early 40's both had bypass, and father had aortic valve replacement. Cardiac Cath has been done, normal results, prescribed another hbp med, dosage of lisinipril increased, and daily aspirin prescribed as well. It is 2 weeks since Cath, and I had sudden onset of right side flank pain, and it hurts worst when taking deep breaths.
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for heart related pain because you are having normal coronary angiography.
You are having pain worsening by breathing. This is characteristic feature of pleuritic pain.
So get done chest x ray to rule out pleurisy.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleuritic pain.
Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can be the cause.
So take painkiller like ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid movements causing pain. Take proper bed rest. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In The Chest And Breathlessness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to worry for heart related pain because you are having normal coronary angiography. You are having pain worsening by breathing. This is characteristic feature of pleuritic pain. So get done chest x ray to rule out pleurisy. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleuritic pain. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So take painkiller like ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Take proper bed rest. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.