Heart Attack

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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