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2. Myocardial infarction - Wikipedia

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   Myocardial infarction; Other names: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart attack: A myocardial infarction occurs when an atherosclerotic plaque slowly builds up in the inner lining of a coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures, causing catastrophic thrombus formation, totally occluding the artery and preventing blood flow downstream to the heart muscle.

3. Heart Attacks: What Women Need to Know About Their Risks ...

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   While you can take steps in your daily life to prevent heart attack, it’s still possible to experience one. If you’re concerned that you or another person is experiencing symptoms of a heart ...

4. Knowing These Surprising (and Subtle) Signs of a Heart Attack ...

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   “The heart sits right on top of the esophagus in the stomach, so sometimes heartburn can feel like a heart attack, and a heart attack can feel like heartburn,” says Dr. Michos.

5. This Is the Early Heart Attack Symptom That's Missed ... - AOL

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   "Shortness of breath is a commonly missed early symptom of a heart attack, and it can occur with or without chest discomfort," she explains. Dr. Max Brock, MD, a cardiologist at Cook, echoes this.

6. OPQRST - Wikipedia

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   It is specifically adapted to elicit symptoms of a possible heart attack. [2] Each letter stands for an important line of questioning for the patient assessment . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] This is usually taken along with vital signs and the SAMPLE history and would usually be recorded by the person delivering the aid, such as in the "Subjective" portion of ...

7. I'm a heart surgeon and heart attack survivor. These are 6 ...

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   This is a classic symptom of a heart attack often shown in movies and TV dramas, but other warning signs can be more subtle, especially in women. Chest pressure It can feel like a tightness in the ...