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I have terrible crushing chest pain (worse when laying down) with tachycardia (180 bpm) but normal ecg, echo and x-ray, what could be causing this?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Paroxysmal: atrial tachycardia . See an electro physiologist, you might need an ablation, which is curative

Answered 5/17/2016

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would suggest that your PCP refer you to a Cardiologist. They may obtain an ECHO and Holter monitor test. Your pediatrician can rule out a thyroid condition.

Answered 5/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have terrible crushing chest pain (worse when laying down) with tachycardia (180 bpm) but normal ecg, echo and x-ray, what could be causing this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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