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I am having light chest pains but blood presher is 140 over 80 should i worry?

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Dr. Chris Oh answered

Please go to ER: It could be gastrointestinal or muscle strain but it could also be something serious like a heart attack or pumonary embolus. Please go to er.

Answered 1/8/2012

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