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How do I know if I''m having a heart attack? Book Abstract

Author : Mitko Boskovski
Abstract by : Vucjak
Visits : 10  words: 300   Published: April 06, 2008
The pain of a heart attack can feel like bad heartburn. You may also be having a heart attack if you:






























Feel a pressure or crushing pain in your chest, sometimes with sweating, nausea or vomitingFeel pain that extends from your chest into the jaw, left arm or left shoulder.Feel tightness in your chestHave shortness of breath for more than a couple of seconds

























Don''t
ignore the pain or discomfort. If you think you are having heart
problems or a heart attack, get help immediately. The sooner you get
treatment, the greater the chance that the doctors can prevent further
damage to the heart muscle.

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