Early signs of heart attack?

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How can one differentiate between shoulder pain, muscle-related pain, and heart-related pain? I am experiencing left-side pain from my neck downwards to shoulder.

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Dr. Deepika M Iyangar

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Get an ECG n rule out cardiac cause

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Dr. Manpreet Singh Salooja Cardiologist 22 yrs exp Ludhiana · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manpreet Singh Salooja

Cardiologist 22 yrs exp Ludhiana

Consult nearby doctor , get ECG done

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