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For 4 mos i've had orthostatic hypotension. now i've developed palpitations, short of breath, dull pain. pcp referred to cardiology but they can't see me til nxt week. er? will i get same level of testing/info as in the cardiologist office? 34 y/o f

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Emergency : It is prudent to error on the side of caution. Your symptoms warrant immediate evaluation

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Answered 5/24/2017

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A member asked:

For 4 mos i've had orthostatic hypotension. now i've developed palpitations, short of breath, dull pain. pcp referred to cardiology but they can't see me til nxt week. er? will i get same level of testing/info as in the cardiologist office? 34 y/o f

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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