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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Left Arm?

I had a triple bypass 8 years ago. Never had a heart attack or any history of heart problems. Recently my left arm and left hand and fingers will occasionally tingle...just slightly. This only lasts a few seconds.
Is this indicative of a possible heart problem now?
I plan to call my cardiologist tomorrow and make an appointment with him concerning this.
I am 73, in excellent health, trim and fit.
Thu, 10 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The causes of tingling sensation in the left arm are peripheral neuropathy, vitamin B12 deficiency, cervical spondylosis, strain, sprain and cardiac tissue. Sometimes the myocardial infarction or any cardiomyopathy shows the tingling sensation in the left arm along with the chest pain and breathlessness.

So I will suggest you consult a physician if you have chest pain and breathlessness along with a tingling sensation. As you are already planning to consult with the cardiologist so I will suggest you consult him today.

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

Regards,

Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Left Arm?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The causes of tingling sensation in the left arm are peripheral neuropathy, vitamin B12 deficiency, cervical spondylosis, strain, sprain and cardiac tissue. Sometimes the myocardial infarction or any cardiomyopathy shows the tingling sensation in the left arm along with the chest pain and breathlessness. So I will suggest you consult a physician if you have chest pain and breathlessness along with a tingling sensation. As you are already planning to consult with the cardiologist so I will suggest you consult him today. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale