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Stabbingpain in left shoulder blade that shoots down back of arm til bout right after elbow something like pinch on heart back pain . history?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Maybe neck: Could be cervical disc issue, but might involve brachial plexus. With left arm, best to check out by ekg, but less likely to be cardiac referred pain at your age.

Answered 3/17/2014

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A member asked:

Stabbingpain in left shoulder blade that shoots down back of arm til bout right after elbow something like pinch on heart back pain . history?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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