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Can chest pain for five days be a possible heart attack or is that just too long?

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Chest pain. : It can be either. Must see a doctor right away to find out.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Either: There are a variety of cause of chest pain. If it is severe, persistent then diagnosis is needed. See your doc or cardiologist.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

Can chest pain for five days be a possible heart attack or is that just too long?

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Dr. Pankaj Kulshrestha answered

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