Spells of lightheadedness, sweats, cheat pain radiating to shoulder without rapid heartbeats. History of anxiety attacks. What could this be?
Patient: Since last night, I have getting light headed, I got the sweats while doing dishes and a pain in my left chest going back into my shoulder blade area. I have had anxiety attacks before. It almost felt like that but with out the anxiety or rapid heart rate . Doctor: hi..this may be serious as it resembles pain of ischemic heart disease like myocardial infarction..so please visit a cardiologist..after his clearance, you can visit a psychiatrist for valuable advice..thanks..and remember, although you may have experienced past attacks, the causes may not be the same..and we should err on the wrong side..