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I have had spasms on the left side of my chest/left breast, usually lasting a few seconds-30 seconds. is this a heart issue?

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Visible?: If you can see the spasm, it's not a cardiac issue - rather it's the superficial skeletal muscle of your chest wall.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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