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What Causes Sharp Pain Below The Left Shoulder Blade?

My husband is having a sharp pain in the area below the left shoulder blade. Thought he might of pulled a muscle. He said it takes his breathe away and feels like a knife in his back. He said it has been feeling this way for a few days. He is a self-employed auto mechanic. Thanks.
Fri, 19 May 2017
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sometimes myocardial infarction could present with pain below left shoulder blade..advised to take an ECG ASAP.
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What Causes Sharp Pain Below The Left Shoulder Blade?

hi...welcome to healthcare magic.com sometimes myocardial infarction could present with pain below left shoulder blade..advised to take an ECG ASAP.