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My husband says it feels like a belt is squeezing his heart. he always has high blood pressure. what could this be?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

To ER: Chest pain is serious, especially with known hypertension. Go to the ER!

Answered 2/13/2015

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ER!: He needs to go to ER to get it checked out. It could be a heart attack

Answered 2/13/2015

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Needs an evaluation: Your husband needs an in person evaluation. Chest discomfort in the setting of poorly controlled hypertension is worrisome for heart disease. Atlernatively, he may have something as simple as heartburn! Please get in to your doc for a proper examination.

Answered 2/13/2015

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