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\nNot all heart attacks begin with the sudden, crushing chest pain that often is shown on TV or in the movies. In one study, for example, one-third of the patients who had heart attacks had no chest pain. These patients were more likely to be older, female, or diabetic.
\nThe symptoms of a heart attack can vary from person to person. Some people can have few symptoms and are surprised to learn they've had a heart attack. If you've already had a heart attack, your symptoms may not be the same for another one. It is important for you to know the most common symptoms of a heart attack and also remember these facts:
\nSome people don't have symptoms at all. Heart attacks that occur without any symptoms or with very mild symptoms are called silent heart attacks.
\nThe most common warning symptoms of a heart attack for both men and women are:
\nThe symptoms of angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) can be similar to the symptoms of a heart attack. Angina is chest pain that occurs in people who have ischemic heart disease, usually when they're active. Angina pain usually lasts for only a few minutes and goes away with rest.
\nChest pain or discomfort that doesn't go away or changes from its usual pattern (for example, occurs more often or while you're resting) can be a sign of a heart attack.
\nAll chest pain should be checked by a doctor.
\nPay attention to these other possible symptoms of a heart attack:
\nNot everyone having a heart attack has typical symptoms. If you've already had a heart attack, your symptoms may not be the same for another one. However, some people may have a pattern of symptoms that recur.
\nThe more signs and symptoms you have, the more likely it is that you're having a heart attack.
\nThe signs and symptoms of a heart attack can develop suddenly. However, they also can develop slowly\u2014sometimes within hours, days, or weeks of a heart attack.
\nAny time you think you might be having heart attack symptoms or a heart attack, don't ignore it or feel embarrassed to call for help. Call 9\u20131\u20131 for emergency medical care, even if you are not sure whether you're having a heart attack. Here's why:
\nEvery minute matters. Never delay calling 9\u20131\u20131 to take aspirin or do anything else you think might help.
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