Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

Questions and Answers

1. Could a defibrillator cause my heart to race?

   - I have a defibrillator. Sometimes I get a rapid heart beat which makes it feel like my heart is failing. Should I be concerned?
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2. Can a lack of hair indicate heart disease?

   - I am 73 years old and am wondering if I should be concerned about a heart attack since I don't have any hair on my feet or much hair on my body anywhere.
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3. Is there a test that can tell if you've had previous heart attacks?

   - I just read the 7 heart attack symptoms in women compared to men. I have encountered chest pain at least 3 or 4 times in this past year. The last time was fairly recently but the pain was more intense in my right jaw, neck and ear. Each episode of pain will last about 20 minutes or so...

Topics, Blog Posts, Articles, Checklists, and To-Do Lists

1. Are You About to Have A Heart Attack? 7 Heart Attack Signs Women -- And Doctors -- Often Miss

   Blog Post - Conventional wisdom has it that heart attacks come out of the blue. We're also trained to expect a heart attack to happen a certain way; the victim clutches his chest, writhes in pain, and collapses. But for women, it often doesn't happen that way...

2. Heartburn or Heart Attack? Women May Miss the Signs

   Blog Post - Women often attribute heart attack symptoms to indigestion, stress, and fatigue. Here's a list of the less typical signs of heart attack.

3. Heart Attack! Do You Know the Warning Signs?

   Blog Post - Nearly half of patients with heart disease don't know the signs of heart attack. Here's a list of symptoms and what to do if heart attack strikes.