Warning Signs of Heart Attack

 

Even if you’ve never had a single sign of trouble, call 911 and go straight to the hospital for prompt evaluation if you experience any of these warning signs of heart attack:

Chest pain or discomfort — uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.

Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, or arms.

Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.


Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath.

Pain in the back and/or jaw, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and lightheadedness.

Note: These are additional signs of heart attack or more common signs of heart attack in women.