The Indiana Heart Hospital: Signs and Symptoms:

Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

"I felt some discomfort in my chest but...ignored it...I should have known better...."

Everyone should learn the 5 heart attack warning signs. These are:

Pain or discomfort in the chest
Discomfort in the jaw, neck, back or stomach
Discomfort in the arms or shoulders
Shortness of breath
A feeling of weakness, lightheadedness or nausea

The most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

If you feel heart attack symptoms, do not delay. The Indiana Heart Hospital is the state’s only 24-hour cardiac emergency room with cardiologists on-site 24 hours each day. Remember, minutes matter! Find a location >>

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