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I have panic and health anxiety severely for the past yr.what are the risks for aortic dissection in a 37 year old with normlecho (july 20), bloodwk, and xray (jan 21). no history of high bp, high cholesterol, been having chest pains and back pn?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Virtually no risk: Per your description, there is virtually no concern for Aortic Dissection. There are many more other reasons for your chest and back pain which if they concern you, follow up.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2021

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A member asked:

I have panic and health anxiety severely for the past yr.what are the risks for aortic dissection in a 37 year old with normlecho (july 20), bloodwk, and xray (jan 21). no history of high bp, high cholesterol, been having chest pains and back pn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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