What does a heart blockage feel like?

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Dr Chandra P

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Warning sings of heart blockage are chest pain(may not always in the chest, it could be in the shoulder,arm,jaw) palpitations, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breathe.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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