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I keep getting this sharp pain on my left side around my heart and my left arm . what is this a sign of?

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Dr. Kenneth Cheng answered

GET TO THE E.R.!!!: Left chest wall pain and left arm pain can be many things but top of the list is a heart issue. Get to the er or call 9-1-1.

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Answered 10/17/2012

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