A heart attack can be scary, but if you learn the signs and steps to take, you can save lives, including your own.
According to doctors, most people who experience a heart attack first experience some of these symptoms:
Chest pain
Chest pain is a common sign of a heart attack. It can be a consequence of blocked or reduced blood flow to the heart, but also a warning sign that a heart attack could occur. Cardiologist Jeffrey Chambers explained that it is a pain that can suddenly appear and then disappear. If the pain becomes constant, seek medical help immediately. If you experience constant chest pain for several days, weeks or months, it is unlikely that the cause is a heart attack.
Aqueous
Unusual fatigue could be another sign of a heart attack, especially if it occurs with chest pain. About two out of three people who have a heart attack experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue in the days or weeks before the attack.
Short breath
Shortness of breath can be a sign of a heart attack, experts say. It often comes with chest discomfort, but it can also appear before that symptom.
Pain in the body
During a heart attack, pain can spread from the center of the chest to the back, jaw, or arms. Sometimes the pain is felt in the stomach area, which can be done as an indigestion. It's usually stronger, longer lasting, and doesn't go away with rest or taking a pain reliever.
Nausea
Unexplained nausea and vomiting should never be ignored. If you wake up drenched in a cold sweat, with a feeling of nausea and vomiting, these can be symptoms of the flu, but also of a silent heart attack. If your instinct is telling you that it is something serious, listen to it and consult a doctor.
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