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I had a right arm ache from my mid arm to my wrist which has now gone away. should i rule out a heart attack? the ache only lasted 30 minutes.

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Yes: Unlikely a heart attack. But was caused by something. Don't let it return. Go to a Doctor, and let them figure out what it was and how to prevent it from reoccurring or getting worse.

Answered 2/27/2018

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A member asked:

I had a right arm ache from my mid arm to my wrist which has now gone away. should i rule out a heart attack? the ache only lasted 30 minutes.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

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