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Q: i am frequently getting a pain in my heart, like a pinching sensation, is that a clogged artery?

For the past 2 years i have been getting a pinching sensation in my heart area. It feels like if you were to pinch your skin with your fingers . I would like to know what that is. I am 55 years old. I do not smoke or drink. i do have high cholesterol about 145, and high blood pressure.

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1/17/11 3:05am

I have a sensation in my left chest area that feels like a pinch.

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