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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate And Pain In Chest And Shoulder?
I am on blood thinners due to lupus anticoagulant syndrome and was just diagnosed with an irregular irregular heartbeat, last night I had horrible shooting pains that originated about where my armpit is and shot down my ribs and up to my shoulder, is it something serious? and today its a dull throb making my fingers feel like they are asleep
Fri, 5 May 2017
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms do not seem to be related to a cardiac issue (including cardiac arrhythmia and myocardial ischemia).
A pinched nerve seems to be the cause of this pain.
For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a cervical spine X Ray study
- a nerve conduction study to examine your nerves in the upper limbs.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms do not seem to be related to a cardiac issue (including cardiac arrhythmia and myocardial ischemia).
A pinched nerve seems to be the cause of this pain.
For this reason, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a cervical spine X Ray study
- a nerve conduction study to examine your nerves in the upper limbs.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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