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Is is the left arm or right arm pain that is a worry for heart?

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Either: Left is more common but either can. Heart attack symptoms have a "typical" presentation in many case, but they vary from person to person in location, character, and severity.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 7/31/2012

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