Jun 4

Understanding and being able to properly interpret different heart attack symptoms can help to save your life or the life or someone you care about. If you have a family history of heart disease it is important to consult your doctor to see what you can do to work towards heart attack prevention. Your doctor will be able to provide you with the best plan specific for your body. Below is a list of some common heart attack symptoms that you should be aware of:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness
  • Breaking out in a cold sweat
  • Fast or irregular heart beat
May 7

There are many different symptoms of a heart attack that can act as a warning sign before a heart attack occurs.  Understanding these symptoms is important and can help  to save your life.  Heart attack symptoms often vary between people and can be different for men and women.  Below is a list of some common heart attack symptoms:

  • 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, this pain may be mild to intense.
  • Chest discomfort
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea
  • Shortness of breath
  • Anxiety
  • Nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin
  • Increased or irregular heart rate

If  you have a family history of heart disease or feel you are at a higher risk for a heart attack it is important to contact your doctor for more information. They will be able to provide you with helpful information and proper preventative measures.

Mar 3

Understanding and being aware of different heart attack symptoms is important and can help to save your life. Symptoms of a heart attack vary amongst individuals and also between men and women. Below is a common list of heart attack symptoms:

  • Chest Discomfort
  • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness
  • Breaking out in a cold sweat

For more information about heart attack symptoms contact your doctor. They will be able to assist you and come up with preventative measures that you can take to work towards heart attack prevention.

Jan 8

Early detection of a heart attack can be life saving for some individuals. Having an understanding of possible or likely heart attack symptoms or warning signs is important to help you better detect if you are suffering from the early signs of a heart attack. Some of these symptoms are more common and more well known than others. Below is a list of common heart attack symptoms:

  • chest discomfort
  • shortness of breath
  • nausea
  • breaking out in a cold sweat
  • rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat or arm
  • Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone
Dec 30

Early detection of a heart attack can be life saving. Understanding and being aware of possible heart attack symptoms or warning signs is important to help you better detect if you are suffering from the early signs of a heart attack. Some of these symptoms are more common and more well known than others. Below is a list of common heart attack symptoms:

  • chest discomfort
  • shortness of breath
  • nausea
  • lightheadedness
  • breaking out in a cold sweat
  • rapid or irregular heartbeat
  • Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat or arm
  • Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone

If you feel you are suffering from any of these symptoms you should contact a doctor immediately.

Dec 21

Recent reports are claiming that heart attacks are more common in the winter than any other time of the year. This is due to a variety of factors but the main reason is the cold weather.

According to studies, heart attacks, chest pain and other heart attack symptoms are more common in the winter. There is one main reason why.  When the body gets cold, blood vessels constrict. This can be dangerous if you already have plaque built up in your arteries, that constriction can decrease blood flow to the heart, leading to a possible heart attack.

If you have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure it is important to take extra care of yourself during these cold winter months. If you have concerns about this you should contact your doctor immediately for further advice.  So make sure to bundle up and take extra care of your heart and body in the upcoming winter months.

Dec 11

Before a heart attack occurs there are often many warning signs that are sent throughout your body. Most people often think of chest pain as the only symptom of a heart attack, this is untrue. Although chest pain is one of the warning signs of a heart attack there are many more. Here is a helpful list of common Heart Attack Symptoms:

  • 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. The level of this  pain may be mild to intense.
  • Chest discomfort with lightheadedness
  • Fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath.
  • Anxiety, nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin.
  • Paleness
  • Increased or irregular heart rate

If you have any of these symptoms you should contact a health care professional immediately

Dec 3

Recent research has found that women often experience new or different physical symptoms of a heart attack as long as month or more before experiencing a heart attack.  Most people are unaware that the symptoms for a heart attack in women often are different than in men. Some of the more common heart attack symptoms that women are likely to feel include:

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Anxiety

Although these symptoms are the most common some other symptoms include:

  • Chest pain
  • Back pain and/or deep aching and throbbing on one or both arms
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweating
  • Unexplained lightheadedness, possible blackouts
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeats
  • A feeling of heaviness or pressure in the chest area

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in women and is also the most preventable cause of death. It is important to consult a doctor regularly and make sure that you are doing all that you can to prevent a heart attack. If you experience any of these symptoms you should seek immediate advice from a health-care professional.

Nov 18

Symptoms for heart attacks vary from person to person. Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. The coronary artery is responsible for bringing oxygen and blood to the heart. Heart attacks often occur when this flow is blocked due to a lack of oxygen.

One of the major and most prominent symptoms of a heart attack is chest pain. Some individuals may feel  pain only in their chest or it can occur in various other parts of your body including arms, shoulders, neck, stomach, or back.  This pain will generally last longer than 20 minutes. If this occurs you should contact a doctor immediately. This type of pain will often feel like a tight band around the chest, heavy pressure or bad indigestion. Some other common symptoms include:

  • light-headedness
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • shortness of breath
  • extreme sweating
  • fainting

If you have any of these heart attack symptoms you should contact a doctor and seek care immediately.

Oct 22

Heart disease and heart attacks in women are commonly overlooked. Most women feel these conditions apply only to men. This is completely untrue . There are many different heart attack symptoms in women and men. Here are five common signs of a heart attack:
1) Chest pain or discomfort
2) Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back
3) Feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint
4) Pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder
5) Shortness of breath

Here are some additional signs of a heart attack the are more common in women:

1) Shoulder or neck pain
2) Stomach upset
3) Unusual tiredness
If you have any of these symptoms call for emergency medical help immediately!

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