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37 female.quit smoking 14 yrs ago. normal bmi,cholesterol,ekg,bp. have 5-10 sec. pains in the chest-sternum.pcp says heart ok.odds of cardiac problem?
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Relax: You yourself localize the pain to your sternum. Such pains are not of cardiac origin. Especially, you should be very, very proud of having quit smoking.
Answered 6/26/2014
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