In just a few seconds, you can recognize the warning signs of a heart attack and know when to call for help.
• 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.
- 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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