5 Warning Signs of Heart Attack

Visit your doctor if you experience any of these warning signs of heart attack:

• Chest pain or discomfort — uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes.

• Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, or arms.

• Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.

• Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath.

• Pain in the back and/or jaw, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and lightheadedness. Note: These are additional signs of heart attack or more common signs of heart attack in women.