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I experience sometimes tightness in my chest accompanied by dizziness, and palpatations sometimes..what could it be?

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Dr. Brad Snyder answered

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It could be: The most common cause in a young female with no cardiac history is anxiety or panic attacks. The most dangerous would be coronary artery disease. Go see you primary care doctor and get a check up.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 4/3/2014

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A member asked:

I experience sometimes tightness in my chest accompanied by dizziness, and palpatations sometimes..what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Snyder answered

Dr Paudel agreed

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