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What Causes Severe Pain In The Centre Of The Chest?

I was awakened at 6-45 ( now 9-45) with a pain in the centre of my chest in a small area. It felt quite intense and stayed the same if I breathed deeply. It seemed to go after several mins and I went back to sleep. I have it again to a lesser extent, I am a 60 year old o/w woman and I gave up smoking 4 months ago
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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Since you have a history of smoking and taking into consideration your age, its likely to be a myocardial infarction. I would suggest you to take an ECG, and to consult a doctor soon for proper management before another episode.

Kindly revert back for any further queries.

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What Causes Severe Pain In The Centre Of The Chest?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query with Healthcare Magic Since you have a history of smoking and taking into consideration your age, its likely to be a myocardial infarction. I would suggest you to take an ECG, and to consult a doctor soon for proper management before another episode. Kindly revert back for any further queries. Thank you