New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Pain in the left arm does not always mean a heart attack. While it's a common sign of heart problems, it can also result from issues like muscle strain, pinched nerves, or injury. It's important to note that the heart and left arm share nerve pathways, making it difficult to distinguish them without a medical check-up. So, watch for additional symptoms.

When someone says they have pain in their left arm, it could be a sign of a heart attack. But is it always an alarm? Dr Brajesh Kunwar, an Interventional Cardiologist at Hiranandani Hospital in Vashi, tells Health Shots that there are many possible causes of this pain. You may also want to learn about 5 other causes of chest pain unrelated to a heart attack.

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