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I'm having a sharp pain in my heart and left arm i don't know why. could this be serious?

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Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Difficult to tell: With limited information. It may be nothing but you should have it checked out. See your doctor asap.

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

I'm having a sharp pain in my heart and left arm i don't know why. could this be serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

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