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My 7 yearold was in the icu 20 daysago for chestpain/rapid heart beat he is awaiting testing but now has extreme pain and apulse of 145 shouldi go2er?

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Dr. Gabriel Purice answered

Yes: You should go to er. A fast resting heart rate and chest pain are not good signs for a 7 year old.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes!: If he was in the ICU for 20 days recently and is awaiting testing, I would get him to the ER right now. 911 if you have to.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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A member asked:

My 7 yearold was in the icu 20 daysago for chestpain/rapid heart beat he is awaiting testing but now has extreme pain and apulse of 145 shouldi go2er?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gabriel Purice answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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