Recognizing the signs of a heart attack is crucial as they can be varied and some people may miss a minor heart attack. Chest pain and shortness of breath are common signs, but women may experience pain in the back or jaw instead. Immediate medical attention is necessary for better survival rates.
The signs of a heart attack can be varied and some people even miss the fact that they have had a minor heart attack. This is unfortunate because small undetected heart attacks can cause damage to the heart and can be precursors to larger attacks. Even if you appear to have only a few signs of a heart attack, you should call 911 right away. Don’t wait to go to the hospital if emergency services can get to you quicker. Immediate treatment and diagnosis improve the survival rate.
The most obvious signs of a heart attack are chest pain and shortness of breath. Chest pain is often described as spasmodic, aching pain. It might be intense and then go away for a few minutes, only to come back. People may also feel like they can’t catch their breath. This symptom may or may not be present but may be increased if the chest feels squeezed and even painful.
Some people feel no signs of a heart attack in their chest. Mostly women are likely to notice pain in the back or jaw instead of the chest, although many also experience chest pain. Women may experience nausea and/or vomiting, and men may also experience this symptom. Other areas where pain may be felt include the stomach, neck and both arms. Pain in the left arm is commonly thought to indicate a heart attack, but in reality, one or both arms can hurt, or neither can hurt.
Another of the signs of heart attack is dizziness. People may feel lightheaded, a little disoriented and need to sit up or rest. Again, this symptom does not occur in everyone. Some people sweat profusely, usually a cold sweat that may be accompanied by some chills.
When a person has had a serious heart attack, they may have lost consciousness and may not be breathing. Some people take irregular, shallow breaths and you can’t wake them up or wake them up. Whether the signs of a heart attack are extremely obvious, such as loss of consciousness, or barely noticeable, it’s always in your best interest to get immediate medical attention.
It is important for all people to learn the signs of a heart attack so they can recognize them in themselves and in others. You want to look for the most common sign, chest pain, but especially women shouldn’t overlook other signs like jaw pain and vomiting. It was only recently known that women tended to have somewhat different symptoms than men, but being aware of these differences and knowing all the potential signs for both genders can save a life, and it could be your life!
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