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Can shoulder pain be related to heart problems?

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes: Pain is in the shoulder can be the only sign of heart trouble.

Dr Arnoult and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/18/2019

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