Customer question:
What are the warning signs of a heart attack? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Warning signs of a heart attack are symptoms that may indicate the possibility of a heart attack and should prompt emergency medical intervention.
Warning signs of a heart attack include:
- Chest pain or pressure: Pain, pressure, tightness, or heaviness in the center or left side of the chest. The pain can last for several minutes, pass and reappear.
- Pain radiating to the arm, jaw, neck, or back: Chest pain may radiate to the left arm, jaw, neck, or back.
- Difficulty breathing: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath accompanied by chest pain.
- Weakness, fatigue, and sweating: feeling exhausted, profuse sweating, and general weakness.
- Weakness and dizziness: dizziness, feeling weak, or even losing consciousness.
It is important to note that the symptoms of a heart attack can vary between individuals and that women sometimes experience slightly different symptoms than men. Women may have more subtle symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, upper abdominal pain, or trouble sleeping. If you notice any of these warning signs or if you suspect a heart attack, you must call 911 immediately. Acting quickly can save a life and reduce damage to the heart muscle.
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