What are the signs of a heart attack and what to do if it happens?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. On average, one Australian dies every 12 minutes as a result of a cardiovascular disease. Do you know how to recognise the signs of a heart attack and what to do if it happens? In English : Audrey Bourget ; In Tamil : Selvi

Heart x-ray graphic Source: Getty Images

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