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A member asked:

I have sharp shooting pain in my left hand and middle finger does that mean signs of a heart attack? i'm 28 years old and a female.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: The typical pain from a heart attack is shoulder to arm. The pain you describe is more neurological. Still be safe and check it out. Rare things always happen.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2021

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Highly unlikely: Unless you have risk factors such as family, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and so on. Most likely a nerve issue.

Dr Parker agreed

Answered 9/22/2017

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