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Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry
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How much do the symptoms of heartburn and heart attack overlap?
What's the best thing to do if you have chest pain and you're not sure what's causing it?
What is heartburn?
What signs and symptoms are more likely to occur with a heart attack than with heartburn?
Can other digestive symptoms cause chest pain?
What's the best thing to do if you have chest pain and you're not sure what's causing it?
If you have persistent chest pain and you aren't sure it's heartburn, call 911 or emergency medical help.
Call your doctor if you had an episode of unexplained chest pain that went away within a few hours and you did not seek medical attention. Both heartburn and a developing heart attack can cause symptoms that subside after a while. The pain doesn't have to last a long time to be a warning sign.
