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Need to know is tightness in the heart and lightheadedness really bad?
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Symptoms: Chest tightness and lightheadedness can be 'really' bad. They also can be felt with minor problems. The symptoms alone without more information don't necessarily predict how serious the cause is.
Answered 3/25/2014
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