Ask the Doctor
Jul 16, 2020
3 minutes
Words David Bradford
Photo
Daniel Gould
I get chest pains sometimes. Do I need to worry?
Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for seeing a cardiologist. But the vast majority of people we see do not have a serious underlying problem, and only about one in 20 need an operation. As cardiologists, we naturally worry that the chest pain is due to a heart problem. If you develop sudden onset severe chest pain,); most people notice chest pains from time to time. But always err on the side of caution.
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