Why does my chest feel tight and heavy?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Chest tightness can be a sign of heart disease or GERD or anxiety

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm scheduled for a TAH at Muslim Maternity Hospital and was told to get a cardiologist's opinion for fitness what exactly do they check for and is this something I should be worried about? My surgery is coming up soon and I'm not sure what to expect from the cardiology evaluation

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