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Chest pain internal and external with palpitations. is it likely to be muscle problem or a heart problem? also have neck, arm, back and leg aches.

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Dr. Luis Taylor
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Pulmonology 41 years experience
Heart problem: is diagnosed by a simple test, ECG. It can be life-saving. Please ask your doctor or ER to do one ASAP and an evaluation as well. Palpitations indicate a heart problem.
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