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Early Warning Signs

Sixty percent of all heart attack victims experience early symptoms such as:
* A mild discomfort or nagging ache in the center of the chest
* Recurrent discomfort; feels like indigestion
* Discomfort may increase in intensity. More intense pain with exertion that goes away with rest.

Heart Attack Signs

* Pain in the chest, shoulders, neck or arms
* Pressure
* Fainting
* Sweating
* Shortness of Breath
* Nausea

 
     
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