The most common symptom of a heart attack is:
A) dysrhythmia.
B) cardiomyopathy.
C) endocarditis.
D) angina.
D
Explanation: A) Dysrhythmia is abnormality of the rhythm or rate of the heartbeat.
B) Cardiomyopathy is disease of the heart muscle.
C) Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium (inner lining of the heart).
D) Correct. Central chest pain is the most common symptom, especially in men.
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