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My right arm feels heavy and hurts really bad. now my chest hurts. the tightness goes away but comes back fast. i have hcm should i go to the er?

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See below: Given your history please see your doctor soon. If you have signicant pain and cannot wait then obviously the best way is to be seen in the er. Otherwise call you doctor this moring to discuss this further. Best wishes.

Answered 10/4/2016

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