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Can severe stress mimic symptoms of a heart attack? i have had two bouts lasting 5 minutes of chest pain radiating to upper right jaw.
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Yes indeed: It can...Stress manifests itself in different ways...Talk to your physician.
Answered 6/12/2013
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Yes, but...: Yes, severe stress can mimic symptoms of a heart attack. In fact, it is called "stress induced cardiomyopathy, " or "broken heart syndrome." but: these symptoms you have should be checked out: get seen by a doctor right away...
Answered 6/8/2013
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