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Does Sudden Stabbing Pain On Outside Of Left Upper Lip Signify Any Heart Problem?
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS WEEK THAT I HAVE HAD A SUDDEN ONSET OF STABBING PAIN ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY LEFT UPPER ARM. THERE IS A HISTORY OF HEART PROBLEMS IN MY FAMILY. MY MOTHER PASSED DUE TO CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE. SHOULD I BE CONCERNED AT THIS TIME?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Dear patient,
Thanks for the query. The nature of the pain is not exactly typical of heart disease, but depending on your risk factors, including age and history of family members with early heart attacks, you may be a candidate for further investigation, perhaps with a stress test if you have at least intermediate risk.
Hope that helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
Thanks for the query. The nature of the pain is not exactly typical of heart disease, but depending on your risk factors, including age and history of family members with early heart attacks, you may be a candidate for further investigation, perhaps with a stress test if you have at least intermediate risk.
Hope that helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
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