Heart Attack
Last updated:
25-Sep-2009
A heart attack can be a terrifying event -- not only for the person who has one, but for friends and family. There's a tremendous amount of uncertainty to deal with in the early hours and days: How badly was the heart damaged? Even when the answers to specific questions aren't clear, it helps to know what to expect in the coming days and weeks.
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