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Health officials warn of heart attack risk while shoveling snow

February 19, 2021. Summarized by summa-bot.

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Stark County officials reported that 4 people have been sent to the hospital after heart attacks while shoveling snow; only one of which survived.

Stark County officials reported that 4 people have been sent to the hospital after heart attacks while shoveling snow; only one of which survived.

In a Facebook post from Stark County Ambulance, officials tell the story of their experience with several patients suffering heart attacks while shoveling snow.

The story reports that the county has seen 4 men of different ages sent to the hospital since December 15, 2020 after suffering heart attacks while or after shoveling snow.

If you experience any of these symptoms while shoveling snow, stop immediately and call 911 if you suspect that you may be have a heart attack.

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