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Sudden tight back and chest pains that last 5+ minutes. no other symptoms. chest feels like someone is standing on it ?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Angina ?: Coronary artery disease needs to be ruled out. See your doctor to get an ekg done. May need blood test and other tests including radiologic imaging depending to ekg.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Sudden tight back and chest pains that last 5+ minutes. no other symptoms. chest feels like someone is standing on it ?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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