- Male
- 34 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm having these frequent chest pains, and it's really stressing me out and leading to panic attacks. I went ahead and got a CT coronary angiography done, and the report came back saying my arteries are normal. Can I relax now and assume there aren't any heart-related issues, or is there something else I should be considering?
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Hi, since your CT coronary angiography shows normal arteries, it is generally safe to assume that there are no significant heart-related issues causing your chest pain. However, it is always important to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and to discuss any other possible causes for your symptoms.
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