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My 70 yr old grandfather had heaviness in his chest, shortness of breath and upper left leg pain. what could this be?

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Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular : Symptoms may represent poor circulation of the heart ( angina) & leg ( pad- peripheral arterial disease). Recommend a cardiology evaluation to prevent a heart attack. Circulation in the legs will need evaluation as well to rule out clot in the veins ( dvt) due to risk of pulmonary embolism ( clots in lungs).

Answered 8/23/2013

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