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There Are Sharp Pains On The Right Side Of My Chest, Are They The Same As The Left Side?

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Harker Heights, TX
November 9
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@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member,
I would advise you to go to the ER and get checked, because it isn't on the left side doesn't rule out a HA. I went to the ER for an uncontrollable asthma attack or so I thought. Any pain in the chest area is a reason to go and get checked out.
Robin

November 9
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Sharp pains on the right side of your chest are not typically associated with heart disease. Heart-related chest pain, known as angina, usually occurs on the left side and may feel like a squeezing sensation. It can also radiate to the neck, shoulders, jaw, abdomen, or back. If you experience chest pain, especially if it Show Full Answer

Sharp pains on the right side of your chest are not typically associated with heart disease. Heart-related chest pain, known as angina, usually occurs on the left side and may feel like a squeezing sensation. It can also radiate to the neck, shoulders, jaw, abdomen, or back. If you experience chest pain, especially if it feels like tightness or squeezing, seek medical attention immediately as it could indicate a serious heart issue.

November 9

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