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Chest Pains

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Harker Heights, TX

Ok its been almost 1 year since my double by-pass. However, I keep having pains which are almost the same as what took me to have my heart surgery in the first place. Lately I feel the pains between my heart and my Sternum. Some real sharp and some not as sharp as others but very un-comfortable. been itching and feels like pressure and hurts to the touch. Is this NORMAL
Also at times I am short of breath, right side of my arm is hurting and numb and very heavy arms just wants to hang to one… read more

April 23, 2023
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Vince. As for the itching/tenderness of the surgery wound, that is normal and will take time to heal. Don't put anything on the wound as it needs to go through the process. I found it helpful to place my hand on the wound for a little bit and it settled down. It's like having your arm in a cast, it's going to itch and feel tender. It will get better.

Now, regarding the Angina (chest pain) shortness of breath, etc., these symptoms are NOT OK. After my triple by-pass I thought, OK, everything is fixed now and I'm good to go!! But, NO, I made an appointment with the best cardiologist in town and after the angioplasty, it was discovered that I have 7 other blockages!!!! Apparently, I have Coronary Artery Disease. Although the by-pass was necessary, it didn't resolve all my issues.

You may have some unresolved issues still going on with your heart. Get to the best cardiologist in your area and get further testing.

Wishing you the best!

April 24, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Vince I had my thriple bypass 13 years ago and since 2 years back I have shortness of breath and chest pains been to Cardiologist and there is nothing they can do I just take astavent inhaler and pain medication and live with it

April 24, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I have had those issues and they told me to.go get checked out it turned out to be a tia

April 23, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I would definitely get in touch with my cardiologist asap just for your own peace of mind! Let us know what he/she said!

April 23, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Some of what you are describing I have also experienced… except for the shortness of breath , dizziness, etc. have you spoken to your heart surgeon or cardiologist?
The arm pain could be nerve issues.
Please don’t ask us , seek help with a medical professional.
Be well and keep us posted .😊

April 23, 2023

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