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Is there significance to the location of angina, like jaw, right or left arm etc as to what coronary vessel is narrowed?

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Dr. John Szawaluk answered

No: There is no correlation between location of anginal symptoms and specific coronary artery that may be involved.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Robert Binford answered

Not necessarily: Occasionally patients complain of abdominal pain with blockage to bottom of heart. But typically i can't tell from symptoms.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 1/19/2013

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A member asked:

Is there significance to the location of angina, like jaw, right or left arm etc as to what coronary vessel is narrowed?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Dr. Robert Binford answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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