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I'm 21, had angina-like pains when running all my life. since a flu 3 months ago been experiencing breathlessness and palps; i'm almost immobile. ekgs, echo, blood tests normal. could it still be heart?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stress test???: Or holter moniter? These are 2 other tests i would do before giving you the all clear!

Answered 10/27/2018

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Unlikely: Look for other causes such as thyroid and adrenal disease as well as other possibles. The fact that it only exercise induced may be important. Consider asking as a stress echo.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 10/27/2018

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