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Does heart blockage and left hand nerves pain have any connection.

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No: I do not believe the tow are connected.

Answered 3/10/2013

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Probably not: Some heart problems can cause pain in your left arm. Thus left arm pain is one of the signs of a heart attack . This type of problem is unsullied at your age.

Answered 3/15/2013

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