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Severe chest pressure & pain. microvascular heart disease. history of pulmonary hypertension. no relief w/rest. clear right cath recent. er?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

If of: Sudden onset yes. There are a number of life threatening conditions that can cause severe chest pain. You didn't say who or how old the individual is but "severe" pain should be evaluated.

Dr Ginsberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/11/2014

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Dr. Tso Chen answered

Yes: If your severe chest pain is not subsiding with rest, you should visit the er soon.

Dr Orrego and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2014

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A member asked:

Severe chest pressure & pain. microvascular heart disease. history of pulmonary hypertension. no relief w/rest. clear right cath recent. er?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Ginsberg and another doctor agreed

Dr. Tso Chen answered

Dr Orrego and another doctor agreed

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