Patient's question:
In the past year or so, at first there was sharp pain in the chest, but it lasted for a very short time. Later, the pain became severe and lasted for a much longer duration. At the same time, I felt shortness of breath. I also experienced indescribable discomfort and a feeling of being feverish, along with nausea and dry heaving. Could this be a heart attack?Doctor's answer:
Multiple occurrences of chest pain generally require timely and thorough examination to determine if it is a myocardial infarction. An electrocardiogram can be used to confirm the presence of necrotic Q waves. Additionally, coronary angiography should be performed to identify the definitive cause. In most cases, coronary angiography serves as the gold standard for diagnosis. If coronary artery stenosis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to treat it with stent implantation.