A member asked:

Why would sometimes it feel like a needle is poking my chest (heart area)?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Atypical: The pain you describe is atypical and usually not the heart. But depending on your history and your risk factors a work up may be indicated. A thorough h&p along with ecg, labs and and possibly a stress test would be helpful ruling out the heart and asses other potential causes.

Answered 9/6/2016

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