"I did nothing about it" (:29)
Bob can't explain why he was in denial about his symptoms. He went home, went to bed, and hoped they would pass.
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Chest Pains
Symptoms were hard to ignore
( :29 )
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Hidden Heart Trouble
I looked great, and exercised
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My Heart Was Failing
"I thought I was out of shape"
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Stress Management
How you deal affects your risk for heart disease
( :30 )
Share Your Thoughts
Have you ever ignored signs of heart trouble?
Bob ignored his chest pain, also called angina. At first, you’re only likely to notice angina when you’re exercising. The pain should ease quickly as you rest. But if plaque continues to build, your heart may start complaining any time of day in any situation. It may even wake you up in the middle of the night. Unpredictable or unstable angina is a powerful predictor of a heart attack.
Chest PainsSymptoms were hard to ignore
Hidden Heart TroubleI looked great, and exercised
My Heart Was Failing"I thought I was out of shape"
Stress ManagementHow you deal affects your risk for heart disease