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What could cause pain below the heart, on the rib side?

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Hi doctor,

My father had mild chest pain. The doctor performed an angiogram and found a blockage in the blood vessel that pumps blood, which was also closed. We planned to place a stent. The next day, the doctor tested again and found that the blood vessel had opened and was normal, so the stent was not needed. A few days later, my father experienced pain below the heart, on the rib side, and he said something felt like it was pressing on his heart. We consulted a cardiologist again. The doctor examined him and said there was nothing to worry about and that he was fine.

Whenever he experienced this pain, we consulted the cardiologist, who reassured us that there was no issue with the heart. He has had this pain about three times so far. We also tested for gastric and neurological problems, but both came back fine after the examination. Despite this, he is still experiencing the same pain and is now considering another angiogram. I am unsure about the cause of the pain. Could you please provide some advice?

Answered by Dr. Prashant Valecha

Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

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Hi,

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Your cardiologist would have conducted an ECG (electrocardiogram), echocardiogram, and TMT (treadmill test). If all three tests are normal, a cardiac problem is unlikely. If the pain does not worsen during walking or any other physical activity, it is not likely to be related to the heart. Typically, heart attack pain increases with physical activity. The pain could be muscular, anxiety-related, or caused by microvascular angina. If he continues to experience discomfort, you may opt for an angiogram if you wish.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At July 26, 2018
Reviewed At November 6, 2024

Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prashant Valecha is a General Practitioner and an expert in Preventive and Noninvasive Cardiology and completed his MD Physician from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, in 2009. He is an expert in treating all cardiac ailments. He has 14 years of clinical experience and is currently practicing in Bhopal.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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