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Could a heart attack cause right side chest pain that radiates?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Usually not: Chest pain arising out of a heart attack is usually in the mid sternal region or left sided, very rarely right sided chest pain.

Dr Hickerson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/6/2019

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Yes: It is rare but it can happen. Especially in women, heart attack symptoms may be atypical.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2023

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