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What is it when u have a sharp pain by your heart?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: You really need to be interviewed and examined to see if it is a dangerous issue or not, so seek medical attention if you are concerned.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/7/2012

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