My husband's father died at age 43 of a heart attck 37 years ago and my husband's older brother had a quadruple by pass a few years ago age 44. Now my husband is concerned about the tingling in his left arm and jaw that has lasted for days now.
Q: Is tingling in the left arm and jaw, that as lasted for days, be a sign of a heart attack?
Answers (1)
2/ 3/10 9:51pm
Hi Jaye,
I would definitely ask him to see his physician right away to determine the cause of the pain. Heart attacks and strokes are associated with these symptoms.
Symptoms of a heart attack or stroke
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD, LDN
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