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What Causes Tachycardia And Constant Pressure In The Left Side Of The Chest?

Hi there, over the last 4 days I have developed a high heart rate and have a constant dull pressure on the left in my chest, did ECG was normal except the high heart rate it was 96 bpm resting heart rate,doctor started me on atenol 25mg a day to be taken once a day,I am unsure if this is anxiety related or heart related so gonna do further tests later as soon I reach my city on the weekend,in the meanwhile the 25mg once a day for the last 2 days doesn t seem to be making a huge difference,how long does atenol take to start seeing a diff to a 1st time user and Shud i up the dose a lil or wait for a bit
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itcan be anxiety or physiological. control your anxiety. takeecg and consult cardiologist for examination and advise on treatment.
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What Causes Tachycardia And Constant Pressure In The Left Side Of The Chest?

itcan be anxiety or physiological. control your anxiety. takeecg and consult cardiologist for examination and advise on treatment.