In just a few seconds, you can recognize the warning signs of a heart attack and know when to call for help.
Watch for:• Chest pressure or pain
• Shortness of breath
• Arm, jaw, neck, or back pain
• Dizziness, nausea, or cold sweats
When seconds matter most, fast action makes the difference.
Take two minutes to learn more about heart attack warning signs today.
Like this post if you completed today’s safety check.- 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.
- Upper body pain: Discomfort can spread to one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
- Shortness of breath: This can occur with or without chest discomfort and may feel like you cannot catch your breath.
- Cold sweats: Suddenly breaking into a cold sweat without a clear cause.
- Nausea or vomiting: Feeling sick to your stomach, which may be mistaken for indigestion or a stomach bug.
- Lightheadedness: Sudden dizziness or feeling faint.
- Unusual fatigue: Overwhelming exhaustion that comes on suddenly and may last for days.
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