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A 36-year-old female asked:

Sharp shooting pain down inside of left arm. sporadic. not other signs of heart issue. have appt with orthopaedic doc wed for leg pain, mention this?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim
Pain Management 31 years experience
Yes: But wouldn't wait. Need to see a doctor sooner. No other heart issues is not sufficient of a statement and even if u were a doctor, you still need a cardiac work-up that includes, at least, an electrocardiogram. I would go to an urgent care center or emergency room.
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