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A 25-year-old male asked:

How long can heart attack pain last? left arm / chest has hurt on and off for 3 days. pain moves around, feels achy. too long for heart attack?

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Dr. Joel Gorfinkelanswered

Cardiac Electrophysiology 57 years experience

No not too long for: Heart attack. Go to ER immediately to check this out.

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