Question 1

can statins cause chest pain ? lipitor (atorvastatin) etc .thankyou

Accepted Answer

Highly Unlikely: Statins, while off-target, usually reduce low density lipoprotein concentrations, the primary driver of atherosclerosis, thus act to slow progression of arterial disease, body wide, with all the associated problems, including angina. The larger/more-common problems are that lipoproteins are not measured, people are not told the correct issues ; treatment is commonly cautious ; not that effective.

Question 2

recent angiogram after chest pain revealed mild 25-49% coronary artery disease cad rads 2. are statins essential worried heard bad side effects?

Accepted Answer

Take statin: You have some coronary artery atherosclerosis which is a risk factor for future heart attacks. The score indicates that the disease is not extensive at this time. Management includes proper diet, daily low dose aspirin and most cardiologists would start you on statins which millions take with proper supervision and attention to possible side effects. ? medications like beta blockers, BP meds,nitro

Question 3

i have chest soreness on my right side more like tenderness when i touch it , i'm on a statin would that be a reaction to the pill?

Accepted Answer

Statin: May or may not be from statin. Hard to tell from such brief description.

Question 4

acute chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Acute chest pain several causes  including heart attack, esophageal spasm, gerd, costochondritis  etc get checked.

Question 5

what cause chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are many things that can cause chest pain, but usually it is acid reflux, arthritis of the ribs, anxiety, & much less commonly hardening of the arteries or inflammation of the heart coverings = pericarditis, tumors, splitting apart of the main outflow blood vessel of the heart = aortic dissection. Get checked out by your primary care doctor or a cardiologist. Hrs, md  www.Thepmc.Org.

Question 6

chest pain in the middle.?

Accepted Answer

History is 90% of it: What brings it on?  What makes it better? What is it associated with?  What is your family history?  If it hurts more to push on a spot on the chest wall and you have had a cough or smoke it may be originating from muscle or joint strain.  A visit and examination with your doctor can help determine what tests need to be done and which can be a lower priority.

Question 7

what does chest pain symbolizes?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: Could be many things from annoying & inconsequential to very serious.  Talk to your physician.

Question 8

what is constricting chest pain?

Accepted Answer

CP: Constricting probably one of the terms used to describe the chest pain. CP whether constricting or not has to be evaluated.

Question 9

what to do for chest pain at 49?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Could be a problem with skin, nerves, muscle, shoulder, lung, heart, or stomach. See your doctor for a more thorough history, physical exam and further evaluation. If you sleep on your stomach you could have a neck strain that radiates pain to the chest or arm. Get checked out just to make sure.

Question 10

i get chest pain what causes it ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: There are many causes of chest pain, the heart is  one, intestinal gas and thoracic musculoskeletal pains are very common, anxiety and panic attacks likewise are frequent causes. You should always ask the doctors who see you what they think is the problem you came for and what to do about it.

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