- Male
- 32 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm experiencing all the symptoms that feel like angina. I've had chest pain, shortness of breath when walking, pain in my left arm, and jaw pain. I already did an ECG and an echocardiogram, and they came back normal. Should I have more tests done?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Visit your Physician for appropriate management
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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