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It is possible that a heart attack cause your nails to turn purple?
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Not usually: Blue/ purple nail beds are a serious sign of poor circulation. Ischemic tissue with poor flow, or venous congestion and extraction of oxygen due to stasis. Need diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 4/15/2013
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