Heart Attack
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a heart attack?
- What causes a heart attack?
- What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
- Do I have to have all the heart attack symptoms before calling 9-1-1?
- How common is a heart attack?
- Who is at greatest risk of a heart attack?
- How can a heart attack be prevented?
- What can I do if I've had a heart attack or been told I'm at high risk for one?
- What tests are used to diagnose a heart attack?
- How is a heart attack treated?
- What is angina?
- How is angina different from a heart attack?
- What medicines are used to treat people who have had or are having a heart attack?
- Does having a heart attack mean I can't do all the things I enjoy doing?
- Should my family be especially concerned about me if I have a heart attack?
- What about my own concern for my health?
- When I leave the hospital after a heart attack, will I need to do any follow-up?
- Should I be concerned if I start feeling chest pain again after a heart attack?
- What are the resources for finding out more about heart attack?