Do You Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?

Whether or not you are at high risk for a heart attack it’s a good idea to be aware of the symptoms. If you begin to experience one or more of the following symptoms, please seek medical help immediately.

Symptoms Checklist

  • Shortness of Breath – suddenly feeling that you can’t get air, even if you are not doing strenuous activity
  • Weakness and Fatigue – simple tasks seem a lot more difficult
  • Light-Headedness or Dizziness – can come on rapidly along with an elevated pulse, and may get to the point where you faint or pass out.
  • Stomachache or Pressure – may feel like indigestion, just general pressure in the stomach or upper abdomen
  • Nausea or Vomiting  - may dry-heave or actually expel food
  • Pain in the Back, Jaw, Neck or Arm – throbbing, crushing pressure, or sharp tearing pain in any of these areas
  • Fear of Impending Doom – a sense that something is not right