TIMELY SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK. What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack? The symptoms of a heart attack include: A crushing, squeezing, or burning pain, pressure, or fullness in the center of the chest; the pain may radiate to the neck, one or both arms, the shoulders, or the jaw. The chest discomfort lasts more than a few minutes. It can diminish in intensity and return. Shortness of breath, dizziness Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach Sweating or feeling "the chills" A weak, fast pulse An irregular heart beat Cold, clammy skin, or a gray color to the face Fainting or loss of consciousness Fatigue You may not feel all of these symptoms. Some people experience no symptoms -- this is called silent ischemia. Understanding Heart Attacks Find out more about heart attacks: Basics Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment Prevention Women may have different symptoms of a heart attack than men. They may not experience chest pain but have other symptoms, such as pain high in the abdomen, jaw, back, or neck. You or someone else shows signs of a heart attack. Seek emergency help right away, without delay. Your angina (chest pain) no longer responds to medication. This may indicate that a heart attack is beginning. Your angina attacks become more frequent, prolonged, and severe. As angina worsens the risk of heart attack increases. Call Your Doctor About a Heart Attack if: You are taking aspirin to prevent heart attack and your stool appears black and tarry. This may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding and could be a sign that aspirin has thinned your blood too much, problems that can and should be corrected. Further Reading: What is a heart attack? Heart attack warning signs. How much do you know? - WebMD How Heart Attacks are Different in Women How to Handle Heart Emergencies Why is Heart Disease a Major Killer? See All Heart Attack Topics Top Picks AFib Treatment: Resetting the Heart?s Rhythm Stroke Risk Factors: How Many Do You Have? 10 Tips for Living With Atrial Fibrillation 6 Serious Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know 4 Steps to a Healthier Diet Heart Disease & Lifestyle Factors VIDEO Heart Disease & Lifestyle Factors Health Reform Made Simpler Guide Health Reform Made Simpler New! Drug Interaction Checker Tool New! Drug Interaction Checker Worried About Hypertension? Assess Yourself Tool Worried About Hypertension? Assess Yourself 24 Foods That Can Save Your Heart Slideshow 24 Foods That Can Save Your Heart Health Reform and Pre-Existing Conditions Article Health Reform and Pre-Existing Conditions The Truth About Omega-3 Slideshow The Truth About Omega-3 15 Tips for Avoiding Heart Disease Slideshow 15 Tips for Avoiding Heart Disease Therapy
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