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My grandfather is having chest pain problems swallowing and slurred speech what is going on with him ?
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Get to a doctor now.: It could be a couple of things. Given the fact that he is 84, a stroke and/or heart attack are big on the list. Get to a doctor or hospital asap.
Answered 5/23/2013
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