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Study finds heart attack symptoms the same

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The results from the study were presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, held between October 24-28, 2009. The CCC2009 was co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

Please read more within the EurekAlert article about suggestions given by Mackay on the asking and answering of questions pertaining to heart attacks.

The article states that the warning signals of a heart attack for both men and women are:

Pain

o    Sudden discomfort or pain that does not go away with rest
o    Pain that may be in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, arms or back
o    Pain that may feel like burning, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pressure
o    In women, pain may be more vague
o    Chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest

Shortness of breath

o    Difficulty breathing

Nausea

o    Indigestion
o    Vomiting

Sweating

o    Cool, clammy skin

Fear

o    Anxiety
o    Denial


For addition information on the signs of a heart attack, please read the American Heart Association's article "Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs."