Heart Attack Warning
Signs
If you think you're having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately. Acting
quickly can save heart muscle and may save your life. Some heart attacks are
sudden and intense -- where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart
attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't
sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can
mean a heart attack is happening:
- Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of
the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes
back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or
discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath is a common symptom of heart attack and may occur with
or without chest discomfort.
- Other signs: These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or
lightheadedness, extreme fatigue or weakness.
Women & Heart Attacks: Women sometimes experience heart attack differently
than men. Common symptoms for women can include:
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea/vomiting
- Pain in back or jaw
- Extreme fatigue and weakness
- Chest pain or discomfort
Visit our Cardiac Care Services page
(Source: American Heart Association)
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