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What Causes Twitch In The Shoulder And Head After Heart Attack?

My husband had a heart attack (2 block arteries) 4 weeks ago. He s been home 3 days and I ve notice a twitch in his shoulder, which sometimes also affects his head. He said he s just not feeling right. Should I be alarmed? I had planned on calling he neuro. tomorrow (Monday).
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Muscles twitch can be caused after stress (heart attack) and anxiety it is known as nervous tick. They can affect any muscle in the body. Besides this, there are many drugs and dehydration can cause muscles twitch.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gaurang B. Shah, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Twitch In The Shoulder And Head After Heart Attack?

Hi, Muscles twitch can be caused after stress (heart attack) and anxiety it is known as nervous tick. They can affect any muscle in the body. Besides this, there are many drugs and dehydration can cause muscles twitch. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gaurang B. Shah, Orthopedic Surgeon