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Can lupus cause attacks similar to angina? From time to time I began to be bothered by a feeling of pressure in the center of the chest, as if several bricks were placed on it. Pain radiating to the back joined in. A sharp lack of air appeared, later shortness of breath, the attack ended with a strong heartbeat. It is controlled by nitroglycerin tablets, yesterday one was enough. The attacks began to recur more and more often. I am bothered by pain in the heart. At such moments I lie motionless… read more
Spasms of the coronary arteries can cause those symptoms including sudden cardiac arrest, arrythmia, a-fib, chest upper back left arm and jaw pain, but ALWAYS seek IMMEDIATE medical care Love to rule out a heart attack
Ekaterina, I agree with others that you should please be evaluated immediately for these symptoms! Lupus can cause angina, heart attacks, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle), pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart), arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular complications. Even young lupus patients can develop heart attacks, so please be checked! Keep us posted, please.
Yes, lupus can definitely cause chest pain and angina-like symptoms. This is because lupus is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular issues. If you experience crushing chest pain along with difficulty breathing, dizziness, heartburn, or cold sweats - seek emergency medical care immediately as these could be signs Show Full Answer
Yes PLEASE see a medical professional! Your symptoms are very worrisome and if it turns out to be something not so serious, you'll at least be relieved. If not, it's better to catch it now so you can start treatment immediately.
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