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I had pain going through my left arm. left of the breast is this serious?

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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Call your doctor now: This is a symptom of a heart attack and you need to call your doctor or go to the hospital for an evaluation now.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/22/2013

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