Tampa, FL
A 32-year-old female asked:
I recently had open heart surgery to correct endocarditis effects. now i am suffering from chest pain and cold sweats during exercise. is this normal?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vitaliy Krolanswered
Infectious Disease 21 years experience
Chest pain: Chest pain after open heart surgery is not uncommon, it could be something minor such as incisional pain, or more serious problems such as pericarditis or pericardial fluid. You should have it checked by your cardiologist or heart surgeon ASAP
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Dr. Rashed Hasananswered
Pediatric Critical Care 33 years experience
Heart surgery: there are many entities that can cause chest pain and cold sweats with exertion. After cardiac surgery. You need to be evaluated by your cardiac surgeon and your cardiologist
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endocrinology 53 years experience
Exercise: No it is not normal.
You need to see the surgeon as soon as possible.
It might be wise to go today to the nearest Emergency Facility to make sure that things are OK for now while waiting for a doctor's appointment.
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