Laura is 60 years old and suffers from hypertension. One afternoon, she experienced a sudden, sharp pain extending beyond her chest to her left shoulder, arm, and back. She was rushed to the emergency room of a hospital where she also reported nausea. Laura most likely had a(n) _____.

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Laura's symptoms, including sudden sharp pain extending from her chest to her left shoulder, arm, and back, along with nausea, are classic signs of a heart attack. These symptoms are particularly concerning given her age and pre-existing condition of hypertension, which is a risk factor for heart disease.

Laura Is 60 Years Old and Suffers from Hypertension