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Today had a lot of stress. had mild crampy pain in left arm and collar bone for 45 min. is this worrisome?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Depends: At age of 56, pain in left arm should not be neglected .Specially if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, smoker, high cholesterol and family history of heart disease.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 11/9/2013

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A member asked:

Today had a lot of stress. had mild crampy pain in left arm and collar bone for 45 min. is this worrisome?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Dr Chilakapati agreed

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