Heartburn or heart attack? Doctor, patient warn of subtle signs you may need emergency care

When you think about heart attack symptoms, you likely think chest pain or shortness of breath.

But the reality is, even for the most severe type of heart attack, called a STEMI, the symptoms aren’t always easy to recognize.

Channel 11 Anchor Liz Kilmer talked with a local man who shared how his decision to seek help likely saved his life, on Channel 11 News at 6:45 a.m.