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Q: I have had a silent heart attack last year.

The last few days I have had a sharp pin type pain off and on, it goes away, and comes back.  it does not last but a few seconds.  It's not bad pain, just a little uncomfortable, but it is sharp  I have already had a silent heart attack, i am a 58 yr old woman with diabetes.  I operate a tow truck company,and I drive the trucks also. 

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Lisa Nelson, Health Pro
4/ 3/09 6:04pm

Hi Janice,

 

I think you may benefit from reading these two posts that discuss the signs and symptoms of a heart attack specific to women.

 

What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight

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By Janice— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 04/03/09