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On and off left side of chest pain. heart is fine according to ecg. should i go see a pulmonologist or neurologist? don't know if i have time for both

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Dr. Donald Elton answered

Chest pain: An EKG alone is not sufficient to rule out a cardiac source of your pain. A stress test or heart cath may be needed. There are many non-cardiac causes of chest pain as well. You should see a physician about this.

Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

On and off left side of chest pain. heart is fine according to ecg. should i go see a pulmonologist or neurologist? don't know if i have time for both

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Elton answered

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