Can elevated BP along with shortness of breath be signs of a heart attack?
Patient: My blood pressure was 169/122, on Saturday evening (it is Thursday, now).  Ever since then, I have been short of breath and under my left pectoral has been sore, especially when I take a deep breath.  Do I need to be looking at a possible heart attack?  The ER dr did not seem concerned with any of that.  They gave me steroids and my blood pressure dropped to 145/92. Doctor: Hello,  Regarding your concern, I would explain that chest pain which is modulated from deep breathing is typical of musculo-skeletal pain, not related to the heart. For this reason, I recommend taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the pain.   If this situation persists, I recommend going to the  ER for a physical exam and some tests:  - A resting ECG and cardiac enzymes - Complete blood count, PCR, ESR - A chest X-ray study.   Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.