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    Is Heartburn Symptom Of Heart Trouble In Women

    Video: Heartburn or heart attack?

    October 03, 2008
    A reporter talks to a 41-year-old woman who suffered a heart attack but did not seek medical treatment immediately because she thought her pain was caused by heartburn. In this short video, the reporter talks to doctors about how people can tell the difference between heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and a heart attack. Experts also explain how the symptoms of a heart attack differ between men and women. Read more »
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