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Is it possible to have heart attack without ever having chest pain if you are a non-diabetic.

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Although silent heart attacks are more common in diabetecs, they certainly can, and do, occur in non diabetics.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Atypical MI: Yes. Of course. It is not normal; common, or often seen in one as young as you. But, yes, myocardial infarctions can be a big surprise.

Answered 12/10/2013

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