4. Chest pain
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Although not all heart attacks are preceded by chest pain, this is the most common and most easily recognized symptom. Chest pain is usually prolonged – lasting about 15 minutes – and is perceived as intense pressure on the chest, which can extend to the back, arms and shoulders, especially on the left side (areas that can hurt more than the chest itself). The pain may not be continuous: on numerous occasions it comes and goes, but the heart attack will come sooner or later. Not all heart attacks are preceded by chest pain of equal intensity: it may not hurt much and even then cardiac arrest is imminent. If this symptom occurs, we should immediately notify the emergency department.
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