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Im having chest and head pain that comes on very sudden lasts for about 10 minutes and then goes away. i'm concerned that i may be having a mile heart attack?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

You might be: having what is called unstable Angina. This is a prelude to heart attack. You need to go to a health care facility as soon as possible and get this checked out before something more serious occurs.

Answered 12/2/2017

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A member asked:

Im having chest and head pain that comes on very sudden lasts for about 10 minutes and then goes away. i'm concerned that i may be having a mile heart attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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