To help determine what you’re experiencing, focus on how the pain feels, the location of the pain, when it started and how long it lasts
Stopping this critical medication on your own increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and more
Don’t ignore chest pressure that lingers and can’t be explained
Your life depends on this incredible organ doing its job 24/7
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