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Can The Pain In The Arms Indicate A Heart Attack?
Obese female 56 (bmi 35), smoker, until 9 years ago w/o high blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol. Arm pain for 3 weeks (both, asymmetrical). History of DVT after ankle surgery w/o heparinization.
Right now, after a meal consistg of tuna fish sandwich, green salad and cheese, 200 ml red wine, climbed the stairs and felt an awkward pain in jaws, sialorrhea, pain on both shoulders, upper arms and scapulae. Took an aspirine. No chest pain, but only an ominous sensation. Could this be a heart attack? Sorry 9 months ago no high cholesterol or blood pressure.
Right now, after a meal consistg of tuna fish sandwich, green salad and cheese, 200 ml red wine, climbed the stairs and felt an awkward pain in jaws, sialorrhea, pain on both shoulders, upper arms and scapulae. Took an aspirine. No chest pain, but only an ominous sensation. Could this be a heart attack? Sorry 9 months ago no high cholesterol or blood pressure.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
Hi,
If the pain disappeared after taking aspirin, it is not a heart attack, as the pain of heart attack doesn't disappear after taking aspirin. But if you notice that you continue to have such problems during physical activity, I would advise you to have a stress test to rule out any narrowing of heart vessels.
Take care
If the pain disappeared after taking aspirin, it is not a heart attack, as the pain of heart attack doesn't disappear after taking aspirin. But if you notice that you continue to have such problems during physical activity, I would advise you to have a stress test to rule out any narrowing of heart vessels.
Take care
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