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Is heart attack pain always in the center of the chest?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: It can be right or left or only the neck or only the left arm or without pain, only sweating excessively.

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Answered 2/8/2017

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

No: Chest pain is caused by irritation of the tissue surrounding the heart. This can be left sided, right sided, abdominal, etc. If the pain persists, call 911.

Answered 9/28/2016

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