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A heart attack<\/strong> (myocardial infarction) occurs when a coronary artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen from flowing to the heart. The faster you act, the greater the likelihood of avoiding serious harm or death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some symptoms are described below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A feeling of tightness, weight, or “crushing force” just behind the breastbone, which may radiate into the jaw, neck, arms, or back. The pain may spread to the left arm (sometimes both), shoulder, jaw, neck, or upper abdomen .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeling short of breath, either with chest pain or in isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excessive perspiration without prior physical exertion; hands may be wet and cold .<\/p>\n\n\n\n It occurs most often in women, and it may seem like a typical upset stomach that doesn’t get better with digestive treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Severe tiredness that persists even after resting: it can be one of the first symptoms, even up to a week before, especially in women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeling of fast, irregular, or “skipping” heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reduced blood flow to the brain can cause feelings of imbalance or loss of consciousness .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people report extreme stress or feelings of panic just before or during the crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If they look bluish or pale, it may indicate a lack of oxygen in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may indicate that the heart is not pumping effectively, causing fluid retention<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognizing the 11 early signs<\/strong> \u2014 such as chest pain, tiredness, cold sweats, nausea, or palpitations \u2014 can make the difference between life and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you suspect a heart attack, act fast<\/strong>: call 911, take aspirin\/doctor if appropriate and receive immediate care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when a coronary artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen from flowing to the heart. The faster you act, the greater the likelihood of avoiding serious harm or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\n1. Severe chest pain or pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 This discomfort usually persists for several minutes, or reappears at intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Pain in the arm, jaw, neck, or back<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Shortness of breath<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Cold and heavy sweating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Nausea, vomiting, or indigestion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Unexplained extreme fatigue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Palpitations or irregular heartbeat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Dizziness, vertigo, or lightheadedness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
9. Intense anxiety or feeling of impending death<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10. Abnormal discoloration of the skin, lips, or nails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
11. Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to do if you suspect a heart attack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Atypical types of heart attack: less pain, more signs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prevention: Take care of your heart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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