I have had sharp chest pains at least once a week which last for about 5 minutes each time, for the past 6 weeks or so. Could these be symptoms of CVD, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure?
Q: I have had sharp chest pains...
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8/ 3/09 10:45am
Hi Ktimeztwo,
Yes, it's possible your chest pains are connected to a heart condition. I recommend being evaluated by your physician to determine the cause. Here is a link to information on the signs of a heart attack - http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44510-6.html.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight
8/13/09 8:20pm
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