What Are the Warning

Signs of a Heart Attack?

Call 911 if you have ANY of these warning signs of a heart attack.
Chest Discomfort Other Discomfort in Upper Body
Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one
of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
that goes away and comes back. It can feel like
uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or
pain.

Shortness of breath with or without chest Other signs may include breaking out in a cold
discomfort sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

R e me mbe r that alt h o ugh so me h ear t attac k s pres ent w ith s u dden exc r u c iating c hes t
d i scomfor t where t h ere is lit t le do ubt abo u t the hear t attac k , s o m e s tar t s l ow l y, have n o o r
li t t l e c he s t pa i n, o r are p receded by days o r week s o f s y m pto m s s u c h as s ho r tnes s of b re at h ,
c h es t fullne s s or disco mfo r t, o r simp ly f atig u e. I f yo u feel that there is s o m ething w ro n g,
t r u s t your i ntui t io n an d seek h elp.