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A 34-year-old female asked:

Why does my pulse in carotid artery feel weak and slow, neck and arms also feel weak, lightheaded and pain in neck and top of chest?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Be seen: You would certainly want to be seen to rule out cardiac disease as a first step; testing would likely include an EKG and echocardiogram. Starting with your primary care doctor for a good check up would be a good place to start.
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