Shirley Huerter, M.D., cardiologist associated with the Alegent Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Women's Heart Center
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Q: This morning I had sharp, jabbing pains behind my left breast and a subsequent dull ache down my left arm (almost a numb feeling). It happened first when I was lying in bed and then later off & on at work. Earlier this week I'd had numbness/tingling in my left arm (but no pain at that time). I talked with my doctor and he told me to take ibruprofen I don't know if I should be concerned or not.
A: We recommend that you continue talking with your primary care doctor. Let your doctor know that chest pain has now become one of your symptoms and your doctor may want to schedule you for further testing.
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The Alegent Health Heart & Vascular Institute has created the Alegent Health Women's Heart Center to addresses the unique manifestations of heart disease in women.
The center offers state-of-the-art diagnosis, care and prevention of heart disease that begins with a complete women's cardiac health evaluation based on your family history and lifestyle.
Women may request a FREE heart risk pre-assessment questionnaire here.
