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The symptom of a heart attack is arm pain! Any Suggestions here?


  1. Clelia Reply:

    Pain in the left arm and not the right is considered a classic sign of a heart attack. Numbness and arm pain is sometimes associated with stroke. A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when the heart does not get enough oxygen. Source:http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4912230_cause-pain-left-arm.html

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  3. Tamiko Reply:

    There is a period of fetal development when the heart is located in the left shoulder (strange though it sounds). The body can confuse the present and past positions of the heart, during a heart attack. Source:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_you_feel_pain_in_your_left_arm_when_having_a_heart_attack

  4. Deidre Reply:

    Other possible heart attack symptoms include upper body pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea/vomiting. Source:http://www.chacha.com/question/what-are-other-signs-of-a-heart-attack-besides-pain-in-the-left-arm-and-chest-pain

  5. Trinh Reply:

    A heart attack usually provokes shooting pain on the chest that extends to the left arm and also shortness of breath. Source:http://www.chacha.com/question/when-its-a-heart-attack-or-stroke-is-it-shooting-pain-down-the-right-or-left-arm

  6. Savanna Reply:

    pain in my left arm… could it be a sign weird pain in my left of heart attack? Ok, so basically i have this arm, its not a “shooting” pain, its more on the dull side, but it

  7. Raisa Reply:

    Heart Attack Warning SignsSome heart attacks are sudden and intense — the movie heart attack, where no one doubts whats happening! But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort! Often people affected arent sure whats wrong and wait too long before getting help! Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:Chest discomfort! Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back! It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain! Discomfort in other areas of the upper body! Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach! Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort! Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness Stroke Warning Signs The American Stroke Association says these are the warning signs of stroke: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no known cause If you or someone with you has one or more of these signs, dont delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical services (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can be sent for you! Also, check the time so youll know when the first symptoms appeared! Its very important to take immediate action! If given within three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke!

  8. Hyacinth Reply:

    These are all signs of impending heart attack and should be taken very seriously. a possible stroke or T.I.A., ( Transient Ischemic Attack or a "mini-stroke"). A heart attack would cause PAIN extending from your chest into either arm and also

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