Warning Signs of a Heart Attack ❤️
A heart attack does not always begin with severe chest pain. Symptoms can start gradually and may come and go. (www.heart.org)
🚨 Watch for these signs
- Chest pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain, especially in the center of the chest
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, shoulders, back, neck, jaw, or upper abdomen
- Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort
- Cold sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Lightheadedness, weakness, or feeling faint
- Unusual or extreme tiredness
- A rapid or irregular heartbeat (www.heart.org)
Women can be more likely to experience symptoms such as unusual fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, or back/jaw discomfort, although chest discomfort remains the most common symptom. (www.heart.org)
⏱️ Don’t wait
If you think you or someone else may be having a heart attack, call your local emergency medical service immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms to disappear and don’t drive yourself if emergency medical services are available. Rapid treatment can limit heart damage. (professional.heart.org)
If these symptoms are happening right now, treat them as an emergency.
