Heart Attack: Warning Signs, Emergency Meds & Diet

Heart attack symptoms can mimic indigestion or involve numbness in the arms. Immediate access to emergency drugs and long-term adherence to a myocardial infarction diet are vital for post-attack survival.

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Effects of Mild Heart Attack

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

The effects of a mild heart attack can be vague and transient, or permanent, resulting in more severe side effects. Many patients do not realize they have had a heart attack until they see a doctor for unresolved vague symptoms.