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I am a 40 year old female. i have severe cad with 9 stents and 2 previous mis. i am having chest pressure with bp150/145 now. i hate going to the er for false alarm. is it best?

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Dr. Abby Caplin answered

Yes: Even though it's not something you want to do, you have to make sure you are ok. It will be great if it's a false alarm! please take care of yourself and don't delay.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mary Febbo answered

Yes, go to ER.: You should definitely go to er. You are high risk for recurrent heart attack.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I am a 40 year old female. i have severe cad with 9 stents and 2 previous mis. i am having chest pressure with bp150/145 now. i hate going to the er for false alarm. is it best?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Abby Caplin answered

Dr. Mary Febbo answered

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