- male
- 35 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm experiencing this strange sensation right when I start to fall asleep each nightit's like there's a tightness or pressure in my chest, and I sometimes feel like I'm suffocating. I've checked my blood pressure during these episodes, and it's around 12683, which I've read is normal. Plus, I've had an ECG and a 2D Echo, and both came back normal. Given all this, do you have any idea what might be going on or what I can do about this? It's really concerning, and I'd love some guidance.
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