I had 2 episodes of chest pain about 13 and 10 years ago and went to the ER. Turns out that there was no problem. Both times occurred after strenuous work - pick & shovel and installing dry wall. The folks at the ER were super efficient and did not spare an effort to check things out. I remember chewing on an aspirin tab while they wired me up. XRAYs followed. No permanent problem. The folks at the ER approved of my reaction and visit and I was very grateful and impressed by their efforts. Others thought I was faking it and some were disappointed that it was not the "big one". I was cautioned never to disregard any symptoms of a heart attack and to submit to an complete physical exam every year including blood work. A weekly regimen of Crestor for the past 20 years, eating lots of fishes including salmons and a hard daily workout seems to be worthy. Beers, bourbons and beef are limited.
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