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I have long qt syndrome & an etopic beat plus i get a lot of chest pain & pressure. if it's angina & i don't get treated is it a problem?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

If it's angina: Then yes, it could be a problem. Please discuss with your cardiologist.

Dr Skylizard agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Long QT: If you have myocardial ischemia on top of long qt the situation could be quite threatening. It would be appropriate to see your doctor and make sure what's doing with the chest symptom and whether ischemia is present.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have long qt syndrome & an etopic beat plus i get a lot of chest pain & pressure. if it's angina & i don't get treated is it a problem?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Skylizard agreed

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

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