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A member asked:

What can i do if my chest is tight and painful. is ok if i just sleep off the pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: No. If it is a restriction of bloodflow to your heart muscle causing pain, then you are taking a great risk. Time is muscle. Best to get evaluated.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/4/2020

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