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My grandma had a heart attack please help!? i just found out she had one and she lives 7 hours away. i don't know if she will be okay can you die after having one?
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Variable: One can die, but most are saved and improved, depending on age and total, risk factors, and amount of damage. Call her doctor or nurse and get the information.
Answered 7/11/2013
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Yes: Still today, about 50% of people still die on first heart attack. Early diagnosis and inmediate coronary revascularization, chemical/interventional is lifesaving.
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