The body often gives off warning signs of a heart attack before one occurs. It is important to be aware of these heart attack signs especially if you are at a higher risk for a heart attack or have a family history of heart attack. Some of these symptoms include:

• Chest Discomfort: The majority of heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. This discomfort often feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
  
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
• Fatigue

If you feel you are suffering from any of these symptoms contact your doctor for more information immediately.