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Heart Care

Young mother’s story: A heart attack almost killed me

If you have chest pain, don’t wait to go to the ER.

Lauren Dungan
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Published Jan. 22, 2020
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  • GCM Huntersville
  • Char. R
  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
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  • women's health
  • GCM Huntersville
  • Char. R
  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
  • women's heart health
  • widowmaker heart attack

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