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Pain in left shoulder blade that radiates down left arm. has been off and on over the past week or so. could this be heart related?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Your symptoms could: be heart related. You need a thorough evaluation and some testing to exclude the possibility. Make an appointment with a health care provider as soon as possible to get this checked out.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/26/2017

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