Heart Attack

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a heart attack?
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2. What causes a heart attack?
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3. What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
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4. Do I have to have all the heart attack symptoms before calling 9-1-1?
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5. How common is a heart attack?
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6. Who is at greatest risk of a heart attack?
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7. How can a heart attack be prevented?
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8. What can I do if I've had a heart attack or been told I'm at high risk for one?
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9. What tests are used to diagnose a heart attack?
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10. How is a heart attack treated?
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11. What is angina?
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12. How is angina different from a heart attack?
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13. What medicines are used to treat people who have had or are having a heart attack?
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14. Does having a heart attack mean I can't do all the things I enjoy doing?
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15. Should my family be especially concerned about me if I have a heart attack?
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16. What about my own concern for my health?
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17. When I leave the hospital after a heart attack, will I need to do any follow-up?
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18. Should I be concerned if I start feeling chest pain again after a heart attack?
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19. What are the resources for finding out more about heart attack?
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