Yes I think you should call your Dr right away!
April 22
I agree. Call your doctor NOW. Or get to your emergency room
April 22
Should you worry about a heavy, tightening feeling in your lower center chest with PAH and right heart failure?
Yes, this symptom warrants immediate medical attention. Chest pain or tightness can be a sign of worsening PAH or heart failure, and since you have right heart failure, it's especially important to get checked Show Full Answer
Should you worry about a heavy, tightening feeling in your lower center chest with PAH and right heart failure?
Yes, this symptom warrants immediate medical attention. Chest pain or tightness can be a sign of worsening PAH or heart failure, and since you have right heart failure, it's especially important to get checked out.
Chest pain in PAH can happen when your heart is under stress from the increased pressure in your pulmonary arteries. The right side of your heart may be working harder than it should, which can cause discomfort or pain in your chest.
A myPHteam member described similar symptoms: "I've overworked and stressed my heart to the point of right-sided heart failure. I had chest pain and dizziness, most likely because of heart failure."
Contact your doctor right away, especially since this is a new symptom that started yesterday. They may want to:
* Check your heart function
* Adjust your medications
* Rule out other serious conditions
Don't wait to see if it goes away on its own. With PAH and right heart failure, new or worsening chest symptoms need prompt evaluation to prevent further complications.
April 22
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