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Severe back pain and mild chest pain? can a heart attack have back pain greater than chest pain?
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Yes: Heart attack can mimic back pain, jaw pain, left arm pain. Regardless you should follow with a cardiologist to rule our your heart.
Answered 10/28/2018
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