Antonio had dinner at his favorite Italian restaurant. His menu consisted of a salad, a large plate of spaghetti, garlic bread, and wine. For dessert, he consumed "death by chocolate" cake and a cup of coffee. He topped off his evening with a cigarette and brandy. He returned home and, while lying on his couch watching television, he experienced a pain in his chest. He called 911 because he was certain he was having a heart attack. Antonio was told his heart was fine, but he needed to watch his diet. What happened to Antonio?
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