They have a vague sensation that something is wrong in their chest. Other signs that you might be having a heart attack include shortness of breath, sweating or nausea . If any of these things occur, get to the hospital right away. All the risk factors of heart disease can be addressed with early medical intervention. These risks include obesity, hypertension, poor cholesterol quality, women who use oral contraceptives while they smoke or smoking regardless of use of contraceptives, a sedentary lifestyle, or being diabetic.
Diabetics are three to seven times more at risk for heart attack.
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