Symptoms of A Heart Attack

Symptoms of a heart attack can include any or some of the following:

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. Heart attack pain can sometimes feel like indigestion or heartburn.

Back Discomfort. Intense pain and discomfort in the upper center of the back which lasts more then a few minutes, or goes a way and comes back.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain, discomfort, or numbness 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, having nausea and vomiting, or feeling light-headed or dizzy.

Signs and symptoms vary from person to person. In fact, if you have a second heart attack, your symptoms may not be the same as for the first heart attack. Some people have no symptoms. This is called a "silent" heart attack.

The symptoms of angina can be similar to the symptoms of a heart attack. If you have angina and notice a change or a worsening of your symptoms, talk with your doctor right away.

Know what may be the symptoms of a heart attack so you can act fast to get treatment.

Many heart attack victims wait 2 hours or more after their symptoms begin before they seek medical help. This delay can result in death or lasting heart damage.

If you think you may be having a heart attack, or if your angina pain does not go away as usual when you take your angina medicine as directed, call 9-1-1 for help.

It is better to be safe then sorry. You can begin to receive life-saving treatment in the ambulance on the way to an emergency room.

Being brave and disregarding the pains and symptoms of a heart attack can be extremely detrimental. If the symptoms are real and a heart attack does occur nearly 50% of those attacked never make it, and those that do, their hearts are damaged for ever.

Why take the chance? Call a doctor or an ambulance immediately it is better being safe then dead.. Dont ignore the symptoms of a heart attack!!