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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?
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You've just eaten a big meal and feel a burning sensation in your chest. Heartburn, right? Probably, but there's a chance the chest pain is caused by reduced blood flow to your heart (angina) or an actual heart attack.