Common signs of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort that can feel like pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, or crushing in the middle of the chest. The pain may also spread to other areas such as the arms, shoulders, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Additional symptoms include difficulty breathing, coughing, feeling faint, dizzy, light-headed or anxious, nausea or vomiting, indigestion, sweating or a cold sweat, and irregular or rapid heartbeat (palpitations).
Women may experience heart attack symptoms that are less typical, such as pain in the back, neck, jaw, or both arms, shortness of breath, nausea, feeling very tired, and pressure or a tight feeling in the chest rather than intense chest pain.
It is critical to call emergency services immediately if these symptoms appear, especially if they are severe, worsening, or lasting more than a few minutes.
