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I had a pains on the right hand side of my chest and i was bit worried cause someone told me it might the signs of heart attack.must i be worried?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Worried: I wouldn' t worry about a heart attack since you heart is located primarily on the left side

Answered 3/15/2018

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A member asked:

I had a pains on the right hand side of my chest and i was bit worried cause someone told me it might the signs of heart attack.must i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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