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What are the signs of a stroke or light heart attack?

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Very different: A stroke usually will cause slurred speech or a weakness in an arm or leg. A heart attack usually causes chest pain & shortness of breath.

Dr Bouvier and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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