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Chest Pain

Chest pain varies depending on the intensity, location, and duration. It might be a sign of some severe heart conditions like a heart attack, or sometimes it can be due to some other conditions that are not life-threatening. Acid reflux, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and bronchospasm might also cause chest pain.

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Should I worry about a flat T-wave in V2 to V4 leads?

Query: Hello doctor, Should the flattened T-wave in V2 - V4 be of concern? I have the following complaints such as chest pain, left jaw pain, sternal tightness, and pressure in the left chest radiating to the left arm and shoulder. Currently, I am taking Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg and Omeprazole 10 mg. I ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for reaching out to us. Sorry about your health challenges. Please stay strong and you will be fine. Generally in ECG (electrocardiogram), a flattened T wave in leads V2- V4 could be due to myocardial ischemia. Meaning there is a narrowing in one of the heart ...  Read Full »

Three weeks ago, I consumed a large amount of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine). Is there is a potential link between consuming a large dose of MDMA and the occurrence of a heart attack weeks later?

Query: Hello doctor,Three weeks ago, I consumed a large amount of MDMA and I discussed my negative experience with several individuals. I have also undergone electrocardiograms (ECGs) to ensure my well-being. However, I am concerned about the possibility of experiencing a heart attack a few weeks later due...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns, and I want to reassure you that you are safe and will be fine. It is likely that the symptoms you are experiencing are a result of paranoia or anxiety triggered by the large amount you used. It is important to n...  Read Full »

Are left-sided chest pain and middle finger tip pain symptoms of heart problem?

Query: Hello doctor, When I touch the tip of my middle finger I feel pain there as well as on the left side of my chest. It just started yesterday. Is this a sign of a heart problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your pain, please do not be worried. You will be fine. It is not a definite sign of heart disease. There are arthritis, angina, etc. Do you have a history of heart diseases in your family? Do you experience shortness of breath? Have you exper...  Read Full »

I have had tachycardia, and severe chest and underarm pain. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, For two years now, I have been experiencing a fast heart rate of 130 beats per minute four times a day, and also these little flicks in my chest. I have seen a cardiologist who said I had left posterior hemiblock and PVC. Fast forward to the last four months, I have the most severe che...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Sorry to hear about your health situation.I have gone through the results of the investigation (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The majority of the results are normal or borderline. I do not see any changes that suggest you have a heart problem. A...  Read Full »

I have chest pain. Kindly review my attached echocardiogram.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female who gave birth to a child eight months ago. I went to a doctor for random chest pain and lightheadedness. The cardiologist did a stress test and an echocardiogram and told me the stress test was slightly off. So he ordered a stress echocardiogram which was done a...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Grade 2 diastolic dysfunction is often caused by hypertension or diabetes. And obesity is another cause. So sometimes we see it in normal people. However, I have a few questions. Have you ever had issues with high c...  Read Full »

Kindly let me know if my EKG and ECHO test reports are normal.

Query: Hi doctor, I went to my primary care provider with occasional shortness of breath and chest pain. In the office, I took an EKG and an echo. Both were purportedly normal, but I would like a second opinion on the EKG. I have had echocardiograms and many EKGs in the past without much note. I do not hav...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the attached EKG result (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). A few changes in your result could indicate narrowing in some part of your heart’s vessel, which results in reduced blood and oxygen flow (known as...  Read Full »

I have mild cardiac insufficiency. What could be the reason?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 years old woman. I have an office job which reduces my physical activity to a minimum. Often I have short breath, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, and pain on the left side of my neck and jaw followed by nausea. All of these symptoms are increased with the stress level. Afte...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms can be caused by a ulcer disease. I would love to know if you did a lipid profile test or stress test. If you did please upload the test result. It is important to do these tests to be able to completely rule out if the symptoms...  Read Full »

I have constant pain in the middle of my chest. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old. I have pain in the middle of my chest. It has been one day with it, and it only hurts when I carry something, bend down, or do movements that require some strength. It is a constant pain. Please help.Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is sad to hear about the way you are feeling. Chest pain is widespread amongst the general population. Chest pain is often associated with a heart problem which is not always the case. Your chest pain is caused most likely by a muscle pr...  Read Full »

I have an eating disorder and I am suffering from chest pain. Please give me suggestions.

Query: Hi doctor,I have an eating disorder, bulimia, and just to make sure everything was okay, my family doctor ordered bloodwork and an EKG to make sure everything was okay. I went because I was having chest pains. The bloodwork came back and everything was okay. The EKG showed that I had a right ventric...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Right ventricular conduction delay (RVCD) has no connection with bulimia. Instead is the cause of your palpitations and difficulty in breathing. Most of the time, RVCD is benign, and people can live a normal life with pr...  Read Full »

I am a 48-year-old male having asthma. I have pain in the center of my chest. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old male and suffer from asthma. I have been experiencing pain in the center of my chest when I walk, and the pain radiates to my left arm and upper side of my stomach for the past 10 days. The pain subsides when I rest. l underwent ECG (electrocardiogram), 2d echo, stre...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is quite common for people to be worried in the event of chest pain, they think it is often associated with heart disease, but not all chest pains are associated with heart disease. Chest pain associated with heart disease always co...  Read Full »

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