Heart Attack Warning Signs
If you or a loved one show signs of a heart attack
- Seek care right away; do not wait to see if symptoms go away.
- Do not try to drive yourself to the hospital.
- Call 911 immediately.
Warning signs of a heart attack
Not all people have the same symptoms. Men often have different symptoms than women do. Common symptoms for both:
Men
- Chest pain.
- Discomfort or tingling in arms, back, neck, shoulder or jaw.
- Shortness of breath.
Women
- Dizziness.
- Heartburn-like feeling.
- Cold sweats.
- Unusual tiredness.
- Nausea or vomiting.