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Risk factors multiply each other’s effects. So, it is very important to prevent or control risk
factors that can be modified. If you have one or more of these risk factors, see your healthcare
provider as soon as possible.
Warning Signs
Now that you know how a heart attack occurs and what your risk factors are, let’s learn about
warning signs and early diagnosis of a heart attack.
A heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably do not want to think about it. But, if you
learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life-maybe your own.
Many people think a heart attack is sudden and intense, like in the movies, where a person
clutches their chest and falls over. The truth is that many heart attacks start slowly, as a mild
pain or discomfort. Many people may not know what is wrong if they feel this symptom.
Symptoms may come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack may not recognize their
symptoms, because each heart attack can be different in presentation.
These are the warning signs of a heart attack: (referenced from Act in Time to Heart Attack
Signs, www.nblbi.nih.gov/actintime/aha/what.htm)
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