Re: Angina?

davidd31415 wrote:
> I'm concerned I may have unstable angina. I had a pain from the area
> of my heart that lasted 10-15 minutes several years ago while playing a
> video game that caused more stress than it was worth one night and I
> now get similar feelings that last only a few seconds a couple of times
> a week. They occur when I'm at rest, not exercising, etc. I take
> medication for high blood pressure which went untreated for over a
> decade. I'm underweight and 28 years old.

The symptoms you describe is atypical chestpain. Your history is not
one that would the pattern of unstable angina.

> I know a diagnosis through the usenet is impossible, I'm just wondering
> what tests would be the most appropriate to have done first and what
> the most important things to say to my doctor are?

Would suggest that you inform your doctor about the chest pain you have
been having and let him/her advise you on what the next step should be.

> There's a bit of a
> language barrier between us and I want to make sure the most important
> factors are loud and clear to him.

Chest pain should go over loud and clear.

> Cost is important too, as I don't have the best health insurance, so
> any inexpensive tests that could reveal something would be good to
> consider first.
>
> I do plan on listening to my doctor's opinion, but if I hear a lot of
> different opinions here, I will seek the opinion of a second office as
> well.
>
> Thanks.

You are welcome, David :-)

In Christ's love and service forevermore,


Andrew
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist

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