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6. Heart Attack

Arm pain isn't always associated with heart attacks. The latter condition occurs when the supply of oxygen-rich blood doesn't reach the heart, preventing the heart muscles from functioning. People with angina are vulnerable to heart attacks and both have similar signs. Unlike angina, however, chest and arm pain linked with heart attacks do not fade. Chest pain progresses to a constant ache that runs down the left arm and left side of the body. These symptoms point to the need for immediate medical attention.

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