Is this a heart attack?

I sometimes have sudden painful attacks in the left part of my Chest. A friend who is a nurse suggested that it could be the beginning of a Heart Attack. Kindly advise.

Ibukun (by SMS)

A heart attack is when a major artery or arteries in your heart don’t get enough blood flow. As a result, areas of your heart don’t get enough blood and oxygen. Doctors call this state ischemia. If you’re having chest pain that you think could be a heart attack, it is advisable that you shouldn’t drive yourself to the hospital. Rather, have somebody to drive you or better still, call for an urgent medical attention at home. Chewing an aspirin tablet while waiting for medical attention has also been advised (don’t do this if you’re allergic). As a general rule, if you’re in doubt whether your symptoms are a heart attack or another condition, it’s best to seek emergency attention. Ignoring the signs of a heart attack can be severely damaging to your heart tissue and potentially life-threatening.

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