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Bookmark or Share- Heart attack - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicA heart attack is often diagnosed in an emergency setting. If you've had or are having a heart attack, care providers will take immediate steps to treat your condition. If you're able to answer questions, you may be asked about your symptoms and medical history. Diagnosis of a heart attack includes checking blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- How coronary calcium scans assess heart attack riskA coronary calcium scan — also referred to as a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan or a heart CT calcium scan — is a simple, noninvasive test that not only screens for CAD but also helps determine your heart attack risk.
- Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry - Mayo Clinic News NetworkTypical heart attack signs and symptoms include: Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back; Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain; Shortness of breath; Cold sweat; Fatigue; Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness; The most common symptom of heart attack ...
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk?A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage, and your heart muscle is deprived of blood flow. People experience chest pains or difficulty breathing. A heart attack can sometimes cause a sudden cardiac arrest and even induce a lethal arrhythmia due to irritation from lack of oxygen and blood flow.
- Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicClassic signs and symptoms of a heart attack include crushing, substernal chest pain, pain in your shoulders or arms, shortness of breath, and sweating. However, many heart attacks have minimal or no symptoms and are found later during routine testing.
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