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Signs and symptoms of CAD , angina , and heart attack include:
The more signs and symptoms you have and the longer an episode of chest pain lasts (more than 15 minutes), the more likely it is that you are experiencing a heart attack, rather than an episode of angina. In this situation, seek medical care immediately.
References:
American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org .
Braunwald E, Zipes D, Libby P. Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 2001
Last reviewed July 2010 by Michael J. Fucci, DO
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