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What could i do to find out if i'm having a heart attack, not just heartburn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Rick Koch answered

Tricky as: Heart & stomach shared common nerve fibers...Stress testing or angiogram can differentiate.

Dr Skylizard agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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