Chest pain & Shortness of breath
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For the last week I have been having mild chest pain (left side near armpit area mostly) and am having a hard time getting a good deep breath. I also have pain in my upper abdomen. I had a stent put in my widow maker almost 2 years ago, so as you can imagine I worry over the slightest thing. I've been trying to call my cardiologist but just get the answering machine. Not sure what I should do. I went to the ER back in September for chest pain, but everything was fine. EKG, Stress Test....all good. I don't seem to have any other symptoms. Although, yesterday and today my entire rib cage hurts (front & back) I am a 49 yr old female. Otherwise good health, take my medications. Yes, I smoke but have cut back drastically since being told in September that I have the beginning of COPD. Thanks for any input.
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Sway kelly44060
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I'd go back to the er just to be safe
andalina1982 kelly44060
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By reading half way of what you wrote about the pain, my mind got into rib cage pain, then of course i read what you wrote about it..
the heart is located in the middle of the chest, slightly, very slightly to the left..the heart is the size of your fist...if you got pain near the armpit, it's probably a muscle injury, or any kind of rib pain.... I don't think you have to worry about anything heart related..... but of course I am not a doctor, so I do suggest visiting the doctor, not just calling him on the phone, there are plenty of tests that can be done.. you will feel way way way better when all these tests come out clean...