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Heart Attack Warning Signs

 

Common Warning Signs:

  • Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and then returns
  • Pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck or arms
  • Chest discomfort with light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath

Other Warning Signs:

  • Unusual chest, stomach or abdominal pain  
  • Nausea or dizziness  
  • Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing  
  • Unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue  
  • Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness

Not all of these signs occur in every heart attack. Sometimes the signs occur, go away and then return again. If you experience these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Every second counts. The sooner you seek medical help, the better your chance for survival.