- Male
- 21 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm feeling this weird chest pain mostly around my heart, and it happens a lot when I breathe. My heart rate's been really fast too, and I can't stop feeling jittery. Should I be worried about this? What's going on?
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ecg and echo is advised..
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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