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which of the following populations is most likely to show atypical signs of a heart attack, like shortness of breath and dizziness?
white, middle - aged men
younger - aged individuals
people who are overweight
individuals with diabetes
Individuals with diabetes often have nerve damage (neuropathy). This can lead to atypical heart - attack symptoms. Nerve damage may prevent the body from sending the usual pain signals (like chest pain). Instead, symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness may occur. White, middle - aged men typically show more typical heart - attack symptoms (e.g., chest pain). Younger - aged individuals generally have a lower risk of heart attack in general, and when they do occur, they may not always show the full range of atypical symptoms as commonly as those with diabetes. While overweight people are at higher risk for heart problems, their heart - attack symptom presentation is not as specifically associated with atypical symptoms (like those due to diabetic neuropathy) as individuals with diabetes.
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Individuals with diabetes