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I have chest/back pain and shortness of breath. i have a history of pe. i'm concerned that i have them again but don't really want to go to the er?
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Go to ER: Go anyway. You dont want to risk missing the correct diagnosis if you have a recurrent PE.
Answered 12/24/2014
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