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Angina pectoris

Angina pectoris

a paroxysmal thoracic pain, with a failing of suffocation and impending death, due, most often, to anoxia of the myocardium and precipitated by effort or excitement.


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Arm Pain

... so quickly. I know left arm numbness and tight chest can be a sign of angina pectoris, caused by a possible blood clot. But I doubt it is that serious. Anyways I'm asking ...

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by kjle
Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:52 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Arm Pain
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