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38yr old female - pinching chest pain on left side, pain between the shoulder blades, body is cold but i'm sweating. family history of heart issues?

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See a cardiologist: Chest pain could be cardiac, esophageal or musculoskeletal. Because you have a family hx of heart issues, cardiac problems need to be ruled out- so first see a cardiologist to make sure no cardiac problem exists- rest can be taken care by your pmd.

Answered 4/1/2015

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Dr. John Ewald answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rule out MI: Ruling out a cardiac event (myocardial infarction or heart attack) should be done first. Other considerations include: pulmonary embolism or aortic dissection. I would recommend that you be seen in an emergency room as soon as possible.

Answered 6/10/2015

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