How to Know If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can provide adequate time in order to seek medical attention. Getting help in a timely manner can greatly increase your chance of surviving a heart attack. Recognizing the signs of a heart attack may help you save someone's life!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Chest discomfort is the first obvious sign of a heart attack. The pain occurs in the middle of the chest and is described and a tight crushing pain with a lot of pressure.

2. The pain traditionally travels through the left arm. Heart attacks however can cause pain that travels to anywhere in the body such as the jaw, back, or other arm.

3. People suffering from a heart attack may also complain of being short of breath. It will be hard during a hard attack to feel like you are able to catch your breath.

4. Excessive sweating while experiencing the signs above is another sign of a heart attack. The sweating is typically excessive in the face.

5. Stomach upset sometimes leading to vomiting may also be present during a heart attack.

6. Dizziness or light-headedness is another common complaint during a heart attack. This may lead to a loss of consciousness.

Tips & Warnings

• If a heart attack is suspected, it is recommended to contact 911 immediately and seek medical help

[mazong]

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[how-to-liz]

on 9/24/2009 Great tips for everyone! Thanks for the info! 5* and recommended

[Dino1353]

on 9/24/2009 Great advice on how to know the signs of heart attack. 5* and recommended.

[tammyfrost]

on 9/24/2009 Thanks for sharing!

[tammyfrost]

on 9/24/2009 Thanks for sharing!