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Please help! what is the difference between a stroke and a heartattack?
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Different organs: Both involve blockage of blood flow to tissue. A heart attack will cause chest pain, and cardiac dysfunction varying on the vessel involved. A stroke affects brain function and may result in paralysis, dizziness, visual loss, or speech problems, amongst many variations.
Answered 1/21/2014
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