A member asked:

What does sharp chest pain on the left side that comes and goes for a few seconds mean last like 5 minutes i suffer from high blood pressure take med?

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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Could be heart: Chest pain in someone your age with hypertension is concerning for ischemic heart cause of pain (angina or heart attack ). If you are having pain now , call ems. If not, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 10/6/2013

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