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Heart Attack Symptoms

The Chest Pain Center at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills

Heart Attack Recognition and Action

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. That's why it's so important to reduce your risk factors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly if warning signs occur.

Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort which may come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can feel entirely different. Often people aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness

A Woman’s 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.

Take Action

Recognize the Symptoms. Don’t wait too long – every second counts. Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, you should still have it checked out. Fast action can save lives.

Dial 9-1-1 Fast. This is the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment and rapid transport to the emergency department – up to an hour sooner than going by car.

Rapid Hospital Intervention. The Chest Pain Center at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is always open and ready for cardiac emergencies. Our Emergency Department and Cardiac Cath Lab teams are trained for rapid intervention and treatment of heart attacks within minutes of arrival.

The longer heart intervention care is delayed, the more heart muscle is damaged. Today, heart attack victims can benefit from new medications and treatments that can save your heart muscle, reducing disability and saving lives.

Source: American Heart Association