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Symptoms

Not knowing whether a particular symptom is due to a heart attack can cause much anxiety. Typical symptoms such as chest pain and atypical ones such as nausea and fatigue are all important in the right context.
Is it Heartburn or a Heart Attack?
It's easy to see why some who are experiencing heartburn think they may be having a heartattack. Heartburn symptoms are similar to heart attack symptoms.
Chest Pain and Movement
Determining the cause of chest discomfort is not always easy. A description of symptoms is an important diagnostic tool. Specifically, the relationship of chest pain to movement can help you and your doctor diagnose a heart attack.
Chest Pain - The Heart or Not?
Describes the various causes of chest pain, including the heart, lungs and other structures.
Review of Chest Discomfort and Other Symptoms of Heart Diease
An excellent discussion of symptoms from coronary artery disease and other cardiac problems.

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