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.
There are differences in how women and men respond to a heart attack. Women
are less likely than men to believe they're having a heart attack and more
likely to delay in seeking emergency treatment.
Further, women tend to be
about 10 years older than men when they have a heart attack. They are moe
likely to have other conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and
congestive heart failure'making it all the more vital that they get proper
treatment fast.
Sign of heart attack 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.
Source http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
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