What could cause chest pain during pregnancy?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 20-year-old female who weighs approximately 150 pounds and is 25 weeks pregnant with my third child. I went to the ER two days ago due to severe chest pains. They performed an EKG, which came back slightly abnormal, but they did not explain the results. They hooked me up to various machines and ran a couple of tests, but I declined further testing due to my pregnancy. They checked my heart rate and blood pressure while I was lying down, sitting up, and then standing. My blood pressure was 80 to 85 mmHg while lying down, 100 to 120 mmHg while sitting, and 140 to 170 mmHg while standing. The doctor prescribed Labetalol 100 mg to be taken twice daily. They did not conduct any further tests and advised me to return if my condition worsened. It has not gotten worse, but it has not improved either. I just wanted to seek another opinion because this does not seem right.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand what you are going through.

During pregnancy, it is normal to experience various changes in different systems of the body, especially the cardiovascular system. You are experiencing tachycardia, which is very common alongside hypertension during pregnancy. This occurs because your heart needs to pump enough blood for both you and your baby. It usually resolves after pregnancy. I advise you to continue taking Labetalol 100 mg twice daily. Please remain alert for any abnormal changes; if you experience dizziness or fainting, report to the nearest emergency room (ER).

Best wishes.