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Signs of possible Heart Attack

- Chest pain
- Chest pressure
- Left or both arm pain
- Heavy sensation in the upper and/or lower limbs
- Upper back pain
- Upper abdominal pain
- Upper abdominal constriction
- Severe indigestion
- Fainting spell
- Coldsweat
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Somnolence or sleepiness

Heart attack may be present with a stroke in the elderly. Please contact your doctor or go to the emergency facility if you or your loved ones have the above signs.

Courtesy of Dr. Budi Bahureksa
Board Certified in Cardiovascular and Internal Medicine

 



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