A member asked:

Husband (40yrs) has constant chest pain above right nipple towards armpit. had heartburn pain earlier which has eased. has ice pack on it. worried?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Concerning: Any middle age male with acute onset non-familiar chest pain and "heartburn"-like symptoms needs an urgent physician evaluation of the heart to rule out heart attack.

Answered 2/2/2014

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Cardiac?: The main concern is cardiac ischemia. Take him to the doctor. Do not delay.

Answered 2/3/2014

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