Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women. Additionally, about 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to a section of the heart becomes blocked and the heart is unable to receive oxygen. Most heart attacks occur due to Coronary Heart Disease, a condition in which plaque builds up inside an individual’s coronary arteries.

Here’s a list of common symptoms of a heart attack:

• Pain or discomfort in the center or left side of the chest
• Difficulty breathing
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Unusual feelings of fatigue
• Arm, back, shoulder, neck, jaw or upper stomach pain
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
• Vomiting

If you believe that someone may be having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately and get them to the nearest hospital.