Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? Did you know that symptoms can be different between men and women? Women often feel symptoms more like indigestion so they dismiss their discomfort, not realizing it’s something more serious.

Various heart associations across the world use Valentine’s day as a great time for heart health awareness. We here at b5Media are no different.

According to the MayoClinic.com, the signs and symptoms of a heart attack include:

Chest discomfort or pain
- a tight ache, pressure, fullness or squeezing in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes. This discomfort may come and go.

Upper body pain
- pain or discomfort may spread beyond chest to shoulders, arms, back, neck, teeth or jaw.

- may be upper body pain with no chest discomfort.

Stomach pain
- pain may extend downward into the abdominal area and may feel like heartburn.

Shortness of breath
- shortness of breath may start before chest discomfort starts.

Anxiety
- many who have a heart attack feel a sense of doom or panicky for no apparent reason.

Lightheadedness
- dizziness or feeling of passing out.

Sweating
- cold, clammy skin.

Nausea and vomiting

If you feel this way, don’t wait:

CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency service.

Minutes can make a difference between life and death.

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Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? Did you know that symptoms can be different between men and women? Women often feel symptoms more like indigestion so they dismiss their discomfort, not realizing it’s something more serious.

Various heart associations across the world use Valentine’s day as a great time for heart health awareness. We here at b5Media are no different.

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