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Do Pain In The Shoulder, Neck And Breast Need Immediate Medical Attention?
a coworkers wife sitting on the couch had a sharp pain in her shoulder, scapula, and under her breast on the left side. Can move through ROM at her neck and shoulder. No Shortness of breath, worse with sitting and standing better laying supine. should she go to urgent care for cardiac issues?
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Do Pain In The Shoulder, Neck And Breast Need Immediate Medical Attention?
Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms do not seem to be related to the heart. In my opinion, as the pain is modulated by body position, it could be a musculoskeletal pain. For this reason, I would recommend just having some rest and taking ibuprofen for the pain. If the pain does not improve in the next hour, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam, a resting ECG and cardiac enzymes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist