Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Don't wait to get help. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack can save a life. A heart attack can be sudden and intense or start slowly with mild pain or discomfort.
Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you have:
Chest discomfort. Most people having a heart attack feel discomfort in the center of the chest. It can last for a few minutes or go away and then return. It can feel uncomfortable, with heavy pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in the:
- Arms (one or both)
- Back
- Neck
- Jaw
- Stomach
- Shortness of breath.
This can happen with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs. Other possible signs include:
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Nausea
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Feeling unusually tired
- Feeling lightheaded
As with men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women may have other symptoms that are typically less associated with a heart attack, such as:
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Pain in the shoulder, back, or arm
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
Learn about the warning signs of a heart attack in women.
The information on this page was utilized from: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-…