Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. But one thing is clear: Heart attack warning signs for men and women often are different.
For instance, it’s more likely women will experience symptoms commonly associated with the flu.
Most heart attacks, however, involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. The chest discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
This handy guide will give you a better understanding heart attack warning signs — so everyone is prepared.
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I need a copy of heart attack signs please. Email one if you would be so kind. jeannecullenmurray@gmail.com
Hi, Jeanne. I emailed you the download as an attachment, or you can download it here: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Heart-Attack-Inforgraphic-download.pdf
Thank you for reading Shine365. -Kirstie
The warning signs chart does not print well.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Gerald. We added a button for downloading and printing the chart. I hope this helps. -Kirstie
I got a horrible pain in my mid back…felt like I had a pill stuck that didn't go down. After the pain kept getting worse, my husband took me to St. Joes ER…I had a cardiac arrest minutes after I was wheeled through the door. My heart stopped 3 times. St. Joes ER in Chippewa saved my life. I was sedated, and sent to Sacred Heart for immediate heart valve replacemtn. I remember nothing…I woke up the next day with a new valve. Thanks to St Joes GREAT ER dept.
Especially for females, questions relating to above symptoms should be asked in routine annual physicals or visits.
It would be nice if this was made into a refrigerator magnet as well as one for stroke symptoms.
Thanks for both suggestions Charles. Glad you enjoyed the information.
I agree, good idea!