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A 30-year-old male asked:

I have discomfort on left shoulder, arm, and chest. not terrible, but burning and tingling. is this a heart attack or pinched nerve. i have high bp and taking norvarsac. im anxious non stop.

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Dr. Eric Farbman
Dr. Eric Farbmananswered
Neurology 28 years experience
Go to ER: Given your age, the odds of a heart attack are low, but you do have risk factors with the blood pressure and smoking, and none of us over the internet can diagnose you. When it is such a potential life threatening matter, you should seek medical attention immediately.
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