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Roosevelt, NJ
A 43-year-old female asked:

When fast heart rate through exertion, back of neck from bottom of ears down feels hot and pressured, no pain, uncomfortable. blood pressure normal.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander
Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
I would want to: confirm the absence of coronary artery disease as women's symptoms are often atypical. You need a treadmill exercise stress test with nuclear imaging. Ask your health care provider to schedule one for you.
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