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Is ache and pins and needles in left forearm and hand symptoms of impending heart attack?
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Possible: Yes that is one of the signs of a heart attack. Carpal tunnel syndrome is also a possibility.
Answered 3/22/2013
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Possible: Chest pain, neck pain, jaw pain, arm pain and numbness can all be associated with a heart attack. If the symptoms appear, it would be prudent to take it seriously and seek medical attention immediately.
Answered 6/14/2016
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