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What Causes Piercing Pain In The Heart?
hi. my husband has been feeling like a needle is poking his heart for the past couple of days. i am trying to convince him to see a doctor, but he refuses saying he will be fine. he is 36, has a higher cholesterol level, exercises sporadically, but otherwise in good health. he also has a week-long business trip overseas in couple of days. i really wanted him to get checked before he leaves... could you please let me know what the poking might mean? thanks
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that needle pricking pains are not indicative of heart diseases. If he fine during physical activity then it need not to worry.
To get sure you can get his ECG and echocardiography done .
Hopefully this will answer your query
Kind Regards
Dr Navneet Mahajan
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that needle pricking pains are not indicative of heart diseases. If he fine during physical activity then it need not to worry.
To get sure you can get his ECG and echocardiography done .
Hopefully this will answer your query
Kind Regards
Dr Navneet Mahajan
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