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I get a brief twinge in my chest,no constant pain.i recently had a ekg-normal-and am scheduled for a echo next week.should i be concerned before then?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Probably not. Heart: pain is usually dull like a tooth ache not twinge like. You do have risk factors however being male, having HTN and in your 50s. Probably a good idea to avoid prolonged strenuous activity until advised otherwise by your health care provider.

Answered 12/17/2016

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A member asked:

I get a brief twinge in my chest,no constant pain.i recently had a ekg-normal-and am scheduled for a echo next week.should i be concerned before then?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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