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Just got ekg-showed heart attack! i'm in good health & exercise a lot.should i be having some discomfort if i had a heart attack in the past?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Silent MI: A heart attack ( myocardial infarction or MI) sometimes can occur without pain( silent MI). Your doctor can counsel you on maintaining your health and strategy to prevent a recurrence.

Answered 5/24/2014

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A member asked:

Just got ekg-showed heart attack! i'm in good health & exercise a lot.should i be having some discomfort if i had a heart attack in the past?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

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