Symptoms:
·
Uncomfortable
pressure, fullness or squeezing pain in the center of the chest
·
Discomfort
or pain spreading beyond the chest to the shoulders, back, neck, jaw, teeth, or
one or both arms, or occasionally upper abdomen
·
Shortness
of breath
·
Lightheadedness,
dizziness, fainting
·
Sweating
·
Nausea
A heart attack generally causes
chest pain for more than 15 minutes, but it can also have no symptoms at all.
It's important to be aware that symptoms other than chest pain may occur, such
as indigestion or persistent neck or jaw pain.
Many people who experience a
heart attack have warning signs hours, days or weeks in advance.
What to do if you or someone else
may be having a heart attack
·
Call
local emergency number.
·
Don't
ignore or attempt to tough out the symptoms of a heart attack.
·
If
you don't have access to emergency medical services, have a neighbor or a
friend drive you to the nearest hospital.
·
Drive
yourself only as a last resort, and realize that it places you and others at
risk when you drive under these circumstances.
·
Chew
and swallow an aspirin, unless you are allergic to aspirin or have been told by
your doctor never to take aspirin.
·
Take
nitroglycerin, if prescribed. If you think you're having a heart attack and
your doctor has previously prescribed nitroglycerin for you, take it as
directed. Don't take anyone else's nitroglycerin, because that could put you in
more danger.
·
Begin
CPR if the person is unconscious. If you're with a person who is unconscious,
tell the emergency medical specialist. You may be advised to begin
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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