I am on blood pressure meds, and my bp is now controlled, when I get upset then I get a pain in my chet which goes down my left arm all the way into my wrist, my heart also feels as if its puming harder. when I lay still and relax and put pressure on my chest where the discomfort is the pain subsides and the heart seems to beat less hard. should I be concerned by thee symptoms?
Hi Ruth,
Yes, you can still have a heart attack even if your blood pressure is now within normal.
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I recommend you discuss the chest pain and additional symptoms with your doctor.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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