Warning Signs

The following are the most common symptoms of a heart attack. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen that may include nausea; abdominal bloating; belching; vomiting; severe pain in the upper right abdomen; discomfort unrelated to eating; and indigestion accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, or pain radiating to the jaw, neck, or arm. The symptoms of indigestion may resemble other medical conditions, such as chest pain. Always consult your physician for diagnosis.
severe pressure, fullness, squeezing, pain and/or discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes
pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulders, neck, arms, or jaw
chest pain that increases in intensity
chest pain that is not relieved by rest or by taking nitroglycerin
chest pain that occurs with any/all of the following (additional) symptoms:

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- sweating, cool, clammy skin, and/or paleness
- shortness of breath
- nausea or vomiting
- dizziness or fainting
- unexplained weakness or fatigue
- rapid or irregular pulse