Chest Pain Mistaken for Heartburn (3/22)

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Chest Pain Mistaken for Heartburn

A middle-aged man thought his chest discomfort was due to overeating. It turned out to be a heart attack. Immediate care saved his life, but ignoring it could have been fatal.

Medications:

  • Aspirin (immediate care to prevent clotting).
  • Nitroglycerin (to improve blood flow).
  • Statins (to lower cholesterol).

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