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I have a sharp shooting pain in my heart and in my left shoulder blade and i'm having shortness of breath?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Difficulty Breathing: If you are having difficulty breathing please get urgent medical care. Chest pain + difficulty breathing warrants immediate evaluation.

Answered 6/8/2016

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A member asked:

I have a sharp shooting pain in my heart and in my left shoulder blade and i'm having shortness of breath?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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