Heart Attack Symptoms


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Heart Attack Symptoms

The following are all potential symptoms of a heart attack:

1. Pain to the central chest

2. Pain to the left side of the chest

3. Pain or numbness to the left arm

4. Tingling sensation down the left arm

5. Jaw pain

6. Neck pain

7. Shortness of breath during exercise or at rest

8.Indigestion pain

9. Abdominal cramping pain.

10. Vomiting

11. Nausea.

12. Rapid pulse

13. Weak pulse

14. Anxiety

15. Tooth Ache

16. Dyspepsia

17 Raised JVP

18. Altered Level of Consciousness or Syncopal Episodes

19. Hypotension (low blood pressure)

20. Diaphoresis (sweating)

21. Skin that is cold, grey, pale, or sweaty.

22. Sense of impending doom.

23. Nothing at all.

If in doubt about the symptoms that you are feeling, it is important to call an Ambulance and visit your local emergency department as soon as possible. When it’s your heart, every second counts!



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