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What are the symtoms of heart attack. I have had a severe pain in my chest, like somebody wrapping their hand around my heart. I am also experiencing tingling and numbness in my left arm. Are these symtoms of a heart attack?

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March 21 10:05 PM (8 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
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symptoms of a heart attack for males is tightness in the chest,sweating,numbness in the left arm,nausea,vomiting may also occur.

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http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3053#Heart_Attack


I urge you to contact 911 or seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms fit you. Do not waste time waiting to see if you feel better later.

I am not a MD. But base this on work experience.

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Edited by 4ren6 on March 21 2006 at 10:19 PM
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March 21 10:23 PM (17 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
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