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If one has left arm pain but no chest pain, could it be heart related still?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Yes: Yes, the symptoms of cardiac disease can be quite variable, particularly in women. Patients can definitely have even serious cardiac events with little or no chest pain. A detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually determine the cause, cardiac or otherwise. Consider being checked.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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A member asked:

If one has left arm pain but no chest pain, could it be heart related still?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Koch agreed

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