08/28/2025
Heart Attack Symptoms & What To Do
π¨ Common Symptoms
Chest pain/pressure β feels like an elephant sitting on your chest. May spread to arm (especially left), jaw, neck, or back.
Shortness of breath β like drowning on dry land.
Cold sweats β sudden, soaking sweat even when not hot.
Nausea or vomiting β body goes into panic mode.
Dizziness or fainting β brain not getting enough blood.
Sense of doom β overwhelming feeling something is very wrong.
π©βπ¦° In Women
Symptoms can be different: fatigue, nausea, back pain, or weakness instead of obvious chest pain.
π What To Do
Call 911 immediately β donβt drive yourself.
Chew an aspirin (unless allergic).
Remember: βTime is muscleβ β the longer the delay, the more heart muscle is destroyed.