Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

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Warning Signs

  • Mild Chest pressure, aching or burning that comes and goes
  • Chest discomfort that may be mistaken for indigestion
  • Similar discomfort in the inner arm (especially left arm), jaw, teeth or other parts of the body - with or without chest discomfort
  • Chest discomfort that may worsen with activity and subside with rest
  • Chest discomfort that may "crescendo" - that is, come back sooner, last longer or be more severe each time
  • Chest discomfort described above that may be accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath or flu like symptom

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