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Dolor de pecho

Por favor, muéstreme dónde le duele exactamente.: Please point to the exact spot where it hurts.
Aquí.: Here.
¿Qué clase de dolor siente?: What does the pain feel like?
Es como presión en el pecho.: It's like pressure on my chest.
¿Qué estaba haciendo cuando le empezó el dolor?: What were you doing when the pain started?
Mirando la televisión.: Watching TV.
¿Cuánto rato hace que tiene dolor?: How long have you had the pain?
Unas tres horas.: For about three hours.
¿Le cuesta trabajo respirar?: Is it difficult to breathe?
Sí.: Yes.
¿Tiene historial de enfermedad del corazón o presión alta?: Do you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure?
Tengo la presión alta.: I have high blood pressure.
Le voy a hacer un electrocardiograma.: I'm going to do an electrocardiogram.

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