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When your chest has a sharp pain and your arms go numb what does that mean?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It can mean many : Things, but the most concerning possibility would be an acute cardiac problem. See your doctor right away for an evaluation.

Answered 11/8/2013

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A member asked:

When your chest has a sharp pain and your arms go numb what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

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