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What causes 15 second throbbing sensation in a small area of chest at the top center of left breast?fear cardiac.pcp says heart ok.

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Likely muscular: That's not a heart symptom which tends to be exertional, gradual over 10-15 minutes, tight or burning.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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