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Have chest tightness in cold air or with anxiety. ekg, blood tests, echocardio and myocardial perfusion scan (cardio) are normal. what could it be?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Astma or anxiety.: Both can cause the symptoms you're describing.

Answered 10/31/2013

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A member asked:

Have chest tightness in cold air or with anxiety. ekg, blood tests, echocardio and myocardial perfusion scan (cardio) are normal. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

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