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Topics: Film and TV, Celebrity, Health
Callum Jones
Topics: Film and TV, Celebrity, Health
Saved by the Bell actor Patrick Muldoon died on Sunday (April 19) after suffering a heart attack.
A friend of the 57-year-old confirmed the producer's tragic passing to Deadline, with the Days of Our Lives star being remembered as 'stylish, charismatic, and full of life'.
The friend went on to describe Muldoon as someone who 'embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock ’n’ roll spirit' and as an 'endlessly generous' person.
Muldoon 'loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen', according to the friend.
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While an official cause of death is yet to be detailed, multiple reports suggest Muldoon had a sudden heart attack on Sunday morning.
A heart attack can happen when the supply of blood to the heart is blocked, typically by a blood clot.
Cleveland Clinic explains that early signs of a heart attack can start hours, days, or even weeks before a myocardial infarction happens.
Dr Jacqueline Tamis-Holland explained how some people have a period of 'waxing and waning' symptoms prior to a heart attack, which include:
Speaking of the symptoms, Dr Tamis-Holland added to the Cleveland Clinic: "Some people have chest discomfort that goes away and then comes back. The feeling might last five minutes or 10 minutes. But because it’s not intense or severe, and it goes away, they don’t call their provider.
"Some people just feel really tired in the weeks before.
"While this is less often a warning sign, some patients have described this sensation in the days prior to their event. They don’t have as much energy as they usually do."
The health expert went on to say that you could well experience a sense of impending doom, a sense that may last for a number of days.
"There are some people who have said after the fact, ‘I just didn’t feel well, but I can’t really explain it,’” Dr Tamis-Holland continued.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it's advised you seek medical attention.
"If you have any of these signs and are concerned, call your physician or healthcare provider," the cardiologist added.
However, if you think you're having a heart attack, you should call 911.