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What to do if your chest feels tight, like there is a lot pressure?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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Chest pressure: Make sure it is not your heart expressing itself first. See you doctor asap. If it is not your heart, send in another question.

Answered 8/3/2012

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A member asked:

What to do if your chest feels tight, like there is a lot pressure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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