Heart Attack Warning Signs.
According to National Institute of Health, a heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably don't want to think about it. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life–maybe your own. What are the signs of a heart attack? Many people think a heart attack is sudden and intense, like a "movie" heart attack, where a person clutches his or her chest and falls over. The truth is that many heart attacks start slowly, as a mild pain or discomfort. If you feel such a symptom, you may not be sure what's wrong. Your symptoms may even come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can have entirely different ones. It's vital that everyone learn the warning signs of a heart attack. These are: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort. Other symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness
According to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, there are some warning before heart attack, such as:
Pain
- sudden discomfort or pain that does not go away with rest
- pain that may be in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, arms or back
- pain that may feel like burning, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pressure
- in women, pain may be more vague
- difficulty breathing
- indigestion
- vomiting
- cool, clammy skin
- anxiety
- denial
What to do if you are experiencing these warning signs?
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