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Had cardiac symptoms for 4-5 years. getting worse with more pain, pausing episodes. waiting for a specialist, should i not travel incase i have a sca?

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Symptoms: Not enough information to tell if anything is wrong with you. If you are waiting for an evaluation, it would make sense to see the consultant before travel.

Answered 12/10/2013

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