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I have heart disease & recently have slight stinging pains in the middle of my chest. is that serious?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Probably not: Stinging pain is an atypical description for heart related pain but if it is brought on by exertion and relieved by rest, you should discuss it with your doctor.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 8/21/2013

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Heart disease: Slight stinging pains are generally not heart related. Having said that, to make a judgment one needs more information especially what is your heart disease specifically.

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

I have heart disease & recently have slight stinging pains in the middle of my chest. is that serious?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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