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Please explain why heart is cause of pain in the chest and left arm?

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Dr. Christopher White answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Hard to explain: Heart pain is deep visceral pain that is often felt in the neck, jaw and radiating down the arm.

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Answered 10/12/2012

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