Should I Be Concerned About Cardiac Issues While Experiencing Intermittent Upper Arm Bicep Pain?

Posted on Tue, 30 May 2023

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Question : Hi this is for dr Sharka … I am 51 years old I seem to have left arm pain upper arm bicep area comes and goes …does nit move no breathing problems blood pressure is ok Apple Watch ecg normal sinus rhythm oxygen 97 … just wondering if I should be concerned cardiac issues can I still go walking

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Based on your symptoms, I would exclude any possible cardiac issues. In my opinion, your symptoms could be related to tendinitis of fibromyalgia.

There is no reason to perform any additional cardiac tests. I recommend taking ibuprofen or naproxen for the pain.

Hope to have been helpful! Please let me know in case of further questions whenever you need! Wishing all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar