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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa110.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/signs-of-heart-attack-a-month-before\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/signs-of-heart-attack-a-month-before\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-heart-attack-a-month-before","crawl_time":1769227833,"first_indexed_time":1679455629,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,medicalnewstoday!www,\/articles\/signs-of-heart-attack-a-month-before s443","src_root_hash":"5853625527623639710","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Early warning signs of a heart attack","meta_descriptions":["Warning signs of a heart attack a month before can include breathlessness, fatigue, and disrupted sleep."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Warning signs of a heart attack that can occur a month beforehand include chest discomfort, fatigue, and shortness of breath.\nA heart attack is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked. Every year, around\n805,000 people\nin the United States have a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, roughly one heart attack every 40 seconds.\nHeart attacks have distinct symptoms, meaning people can seek emergency treatment immediately upon noticing them. However, while heart attacks occur suddenly, there\nmay be signs\nahead of a major cardiac event, such as chest discomfort.\nBeing aware of these heart attack warning signs can help people seek treatment quickly, improving the chance of a swift and full recovery.\nThis article discusses symptoms that can point to underlying coronary artery disease, the risk of heart attack, and how to respond.\nNew symptoms, such as chest pain, can indicate a heart attack and require urgent treatment. However, people sometimes experience other symptoms that might indicate an increased risk for a heart attack. Having a healthcare professional check these symptoms may help diagnose and prevent heart disease sooner.\nAn older\n2003 survey\nof 515 women who survived a heart attack found that they most commonly experienced the following symptoms a month before their cardiac event:\nabnormal levels of\nfatigue\n— 70.7% of women in the study reported this\ndisrupted sleep — 47.8%\nshortness of breath — 42.1%\nOnly 29.7% reported experiencing chest discomfort. This survey looks at self-reported symptoms and only gave warning signs in women, which can differ from those in men.\nA person should not wait\nmore than 5 minutes\nto contact 911 if they suspect heart attack symptoms.\nEven if physicians at a hospital determine that a heart attack is not in progress, an evaluation is vital to rule out a potentially deadly consequence.\nAcute heart attack symptoms\ninclude\n:\nDiscomfort, squeezing, pressure, or fullness in the middle of the chest:\nThis may last for a few minutes, or it could start to feel better and then return.\nDiscomfort elsewhere:\nEarly heart attack symptoms in other parts of the body can affect one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.\nBreathlessness:\nThis might happen before a person feels discomfort in their chest, but it often occurs alongside the chest discomfort.\nOther early symptoms:\nA person might break out in cold sweats, feel nauseous, or experience lightheadedness early in a heart attack.\nCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common\ncause of heart attacks\n. The hearts of people with CAD do not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, as the coronary artery, which leads to the heart, becomes narrower. This is due to a buildup of a waxy plaque on the artery walls that worsens over several years.\nWhen plaque breaks off, it can lead to a blood clot that completely blocks blood flow to the heart, meaning the heart muscles start to die without prompt treatment.\nLess common causes include:\nthe blockage of the coronary artery due to a sudden spasm, which is more likely in smokers and users of illegal drugs, such as cocaine\na coronary artery embolism is more common in those with\natrial fibrillation\nand is when a blood clot travels from the heart into the coronary artery, blocking it\na tear in the coronary artery, which happens more often in women under 50 years of age, pregnant people, or those with\nMarfan syndrome\nRisk factors for a heart attack\nSeveral controllable factors can impact heart attack risk,\nincluding\n:\na diet high in sodium and saturated and trans fat\na sedentary lifestyle that does not involve much exercise or moving around\nsmoking\nMany medical conditions that fall under the category of metabolic syndrome can also increase your risk of\nheart disease\n. These include\nobesity\n,\ndiabetes\n, and high levels of the following:\nblood sugar\ncholesterol\nblood pressure\ntriglycerides\nThe risk of heart attack increases with age. People with a family history of heart attack, particularly those with relatives who had heart attacks at a young age, also have an increased risk.\nA heart attack requires emergency treatment to increase the chances of survival and improve the speed of recovery. There are many approaches to treatment, many of which require surgical intervention. These\ninclude\n:\nPercutaneous coronary intervention:\nA cardiologist threads a balloon-tipped catheter to open the blockage and places a stent to keep the blood vessel open.\nBypass surgery:\nA cardiac surgeon uses a graft to bypass areas of blockage.\nHeart transplant:\nA person may have a heart transplant for severe heart failure due to coronary disease when a surgeon cannot perform revascularization.\nSome doctors may implant a medical device after certain types of heart attacks.\nA doctor may also prescribe one or several medications to reduce clotting, widen arteries, and manage how hard and fast the heart has to work. These heart attack medications include:\nantiplatelets\nACE inhibitors\nbeta-blockers\ncholesterol-lowering medications\nnitrates\nA person may need further medications if a heart attack causes heart failure.\nThere is no established life expectancy after a heart attack, as different factors affect the likelihood of survival and quality of life after the event.\nHowever, a long, full, active life\nis possible\nafter a heart attack for people who follow a doctor’s guidance, lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, and take medications as prescribed.\nAddressing the heart attack risk factors is the most effective way to prevent a heart attack:\nQuitting smoking is an important step in reducing heart attack risk.\nReducing blood pressure by limiting salt intake, exercising regularly, and taking blood pressure medications, as advised.\nKeeping blood cholesterol in check by reducing cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat intake, moving regularly, and taking cholesterol-lowering medication prescriptions.\nAiming for a healthy\nbody mass index (BMI)\nto prevent obesity.\nTaking all possible measures to manage a diabetes diagnosis.\nReducing alcohol intake, as it can affect blood pressure.\nChest pain, discomfort in the arms, back, and neck, and breathlessness are common symptoms of heart attacks. However, heart attacks can also cause unusual levels of fatigue, sleep problems, and shortness of breath up to a month before in women.\nTreatment and recovery are possible, but only for those who recognize and act on these warning signs by immediately calling 911. 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Every year, around [805,000 people](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/facts.htm) in the United States have a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, roughly one heart attack every 40 seconds.\n\nHeart attacks have distinct symptoms, meaning people can seek emergency treatment immediately upon noticing them. However, while heart attacks occur suddenly, there [may be signs](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/heart-attack\/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack) ahead of a major cardiac event, such as chest discomfort.\n\nBeing aware of these heart attack warning signs can help people seek treatment quickly, improving the chance of a swift and full recovery.\n\nThis article discusses symptoms that can point to underlying coronary artery disease, the risk of heart attack, and how to respond.\n\n## [Early signs of heart attack risk]()\n![warning signs of a heart attack](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/post.medicalnewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/2362373-warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-a-month-before-body-1296x1290-1-1024x1019.jpg?w=1155&h=2709)\n\n[Share on Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2Fsigns-of-heart-attack-a-month-before&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2023%2F03%2F2362373-warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-a-month-before-body-1296x1290-1-1024x1019.jpg&description=Early%20warning%20signs%20of%20a%20heart%20attack \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\nMedical Illustration by Bailey Mariner\n\nNew symptoms, such as chest pain, can indicate a heart attack and require urgent treatment. However, people sometimes experience other symptoms that might indicate an increased risk for a heart attack. Having a healthcare professional check these symptoms may help diagnose and prevent heart disease sooner.\n\nAn older [2003 survey](https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/01.cir.0000097116.29625.7c) of 515 women who survived a heart attack found that they most commonly experienced the following symptoms a month before their cardiac event:\n\n- abnormal levels of [fatigue](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/248002) — 70.7% of women in the study reported this\n- disrupted sleep — 47.8%\n- shortness of breath — 42.1%\n\nOnly 29.7% reported experiencing chest discomfort. This survey looks at self-reported symptoms and only gave warning signs in women, which can differ from those in men.\n\n### A note about sex and gender\nSex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or both to refer to sex assigned at birth. [Click here to learn more](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/232363).\n\n[Read more about heart attacks here](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/151444).\n\n## [When to contact a doctor]()\nA person should not wait [more than 5 minutes](https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.006126) to contact 911 if they suspect heart attack symptoms.\n\nEven if physicians at a hospital determine that a heart attack is not in progress, an evaluation is vital to rule out a potentially deadly consequence.\n\n## [Overall symptoms]()\nAcute heart attack symptoms [include](https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.006126):\n\n- **Discomfort, squeezing, pressure, or fullness in the middle of the chest:** This may last for a few minutes, or it could start to feel better and then return.\n- **Discomfort elsewhere:** Early heart attack symptoms in other parts of the body can affect one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.\n- **Breathlessness:** This might happen before a person feels discomfort in their chest, but it often occurs alongside the chest discomfort.\n- **Other early symptoms:** A person might break out in cold sweats, feel nauseous, or experience lightheadedness early in a heart attack.\n\n[Learn more about recognizing the signs of a heart attack here](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/signs-of-a-heart-attack).\n\n## [Causes and risk factors]()\nCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common [cause of heart attacks](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/heart-attack\/causes). The hearts of people with CAD do not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, as the coronary artery, which leads to the heart, becomes narrower. This is due to a buildup of a waxy plaque on the artery walls that worsens over several years.\n\nWhen plaque breaks off, it can lead to a blood clot that completely blocks blood flow to the heart, meaning the heart muscles start to die without prompt treatment.\n\nLess common causes include:\n\n- the blockage of the coronary artery due to a sudden spasm, which is more likely in smokers and users of illegal drugs, such as cocaine\n- a coronary artery embolism is more common in those with [atrial fibrillation](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323621) and is when a blood clot travels from the heart into the coronary artery, blocking it\n- a tear in the coronary artery, which happens more often in women under 50 years of age, pregnant people, or those with [Marfan syndrome](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/179900)\n### Risk factors for a heart attack\nSeveral controllable factors can impact heart attack risk, [including](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/risk_factors.htm#:~:text=Eating%20a%20diet%20high%20in,can%20lead%20to%20heart%20disease):\n\n- a diet high in sodium and saturated and trans fat\n- a sedentary lifestyle that does not involve much exercise or moving around\n- smoking\n\nMany medical conditions that fall under the category of metabolic syndrome can also increase your risk of [heart disease](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/237191). These include [obesity](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323446), [diabetes](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323627), and high levels of the following:\n\n- blood sugar\n- [cholesterol](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/9152)\n- [blood pressure](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/270644)\n- triglycerides\n\nThe risk of heart attack increases with age. People with a family history of heart attack, particularly those with relatives who had heart attacks at a young age, also have an increased risk.\n\n## [Treatments]()\nA heart attack requires emergency treatment to increase the chances of survival and improve the speed of recovery. There are many approaches to treatment, many of which require surgical intervention. These [include](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/heart-attack\/treatment):\n\n- **Percutaneous coronary intervention:** A cardiologist threads a balloon-tipped catheter to open the blockage and places a stent to keep the blood vessel open.\n- **Bypass surgery:** A cardiac surgeon uses a graft to bypass areas of blockage.\n- **Heart transplant:** A person may have a heart transplant for severe heart failure due to coronary disease when a surgeon cannot perform revascularization.\n\nSome doctors may implant a medical device after certain types of heart attacks.\n\nA doctor may also prescribe one or several medications to reduce clotting, widen arteries, and manage how hard and fast the heart has to work. These heart attack medications include:\n\n- antiplatelets\n- ACE inhibitors\n- beta-blockers\n- cholesterol-lowering medications\n- nitrates\n\nA person may need further medications if a heart attack causes heart failure.\n\n## [Outlook]()\nThere is no established life expectancy after a heart attack, as different factors affect the likelihood of survival and quality of life after the event.\n\nHowever, a long, full, active life [is possible](https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/heart-attack\/life-after-a-heart-attack) after a heart attack for people who follow a doctor’s guidance, lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, and take medications as prescribed.\n\n## [Prevention]()\nAddressing the heart attack risk factors is the most effective way to prevent a heart attack:\n\n- Quitting smoking is an important step in reducing heart attack risk.\n- Reducing blood pressure by limiting salt intake, exercising regularly, and taking blood pressure medications, as advised.\n- Keeping blood cholesterol in check by reducing cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat intake, moving regularly, and taking cholesterol-lowering medication prescriptions.\n- Aiming for a healthy [body mass index (BMI)](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323622) to prevent obesity.\n- Taking all possible measures to manage a diabetes diagnosis.\n- Reducing alcohol intake, as it can affect blood pressure.\n\n## [Summary]()\nChest pain, discomfort in the arms, back, and neck, and breathlessness are common symptoms of heart attacks. However, heart attacks can also cause unusual levels of fatigue, sleep problems, and shortness of breath up to a month before in women.\n\nTreatment and recovery are possible, but only for those who recognize and act on these warning signs by immediately calling 911. It is best to try and prevent heart attacks by eating a heart-healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking.\n\n- [Heart Disease](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/categories\/heart-disease)\n\n### How we reviewed this article:\nSources\n\nMedical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our [editorial policy](https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/process).\n\n- Heart attack. 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Boilerpipe Text	Warning signs of a heart attack that can occur a month beforehand include chest discomfort, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A heart attack is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked. Every year, around 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, roughly one heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart attacks have distinct symptoms, meaning people can seek emergency treatment immediately upon noticing them. However, while heart attacks occur suddenly, there may be signs ahead of a major cardiac event, such as chest discomfort. Being aware of these heart attack warning signs can help people seek treatment quickly, improving the chance of a swift and full recovery. This article discusses symptoms that can point to underlying coronary artery disease, the risk of heart attack, and how to respond. New symptoms, such as chest pain, can indicate a heart attack and require urgent treatment. However, people sometimes experience other symptoms that might indicate an increased risk for a heart attack. Having a healthcare professional check these symptoms may help diagnose and prevent heart disease sooner. An older 2003 survey of 515 women who survived a heart attack found that they most commonly experienced the following symptoms a month before their cardiac event: abnormal levels of fatigue — 70.7% of women in the study reported this disrupted sleep — 47.8% shortness of breath — 42.1% Only 29.7% reported experiencing chest discomfort. This survey looks at self-reported symptoms and only gave warning signs in women, which can differ from those in men. A person should not wait more than 5 minutes to contact 911 if they suspect heart attack symptoms. Even if physicians at a hospital determine that a heart attack is not in progress, an evaluation is vital to rule out a potentially deadly consequence. Acute heart attack symptoms include : Discomfort, squeezing, pressure, or fullness in the middle of the chest: This may last for a few minutes, or it could start to feel better and then return. Discomfort elsewhere: Early heart attack symptoms in other parts of the body can affect one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Breathlessness: This might happen before a person feels discomfort in their chest, but it often occurs alongside the chest discomfort. Other early symptoms: A person might break out in cold sweats, feel nauseous, or experience lightheadedness early in a heart attack. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of heart attacks . The hearts of people with CAD do not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, as the coronary artery, which leads to the heart, becomes narrower. This is due to a buildup of a waxy plaque on the artery walls that worsens over several years. When plaque breaks off, it can lead to a blood clot that completely blocks blood flow to the heart, meaning the heart muscles start to die without prompt treatment. Less common causes include: the blockage of the coronary artery due to a sudden spasm, which is more likely in smokers and users of illegal drugs, such as cocaine a coronary artery embolism is more common in those with atrial fibrillation and is when a blood clot travels from the heart into the coronary artery, blocking it a tear in the coronary artery, which happens more often in women under 50 years of age, pregnant people, or those with Marfan syndrome Risk factors for a heart attack Several controllable factors can impact heart attack risk, including : a diet high in sodium and saturated and trans fat a sedentary lifestyle that does not involve much exercise or moving around smoking Many medical conditions that fall under the category of metabolic syndrome can also increase your risk of heart disease . These include obesity , diabetes , and high levels of the following: blood sugar cholesterol blood pressure triglycerides The risk of heart attack increases with age. People with a family history of heart attack, particularly those with relatives who had heart attacks at a young age, also have an increased risk. A heart attack requires emergency treatment to increase the chances of survival and improve the speed of recovery. There are many approaches to treatment, many of which require surgical intervention. These include : Percutaneous coronary intervention: A cardiologist threads a balloon-tipped catheter to open the blockage and places a stent to keep the blood vessel open. Bypass surgery: A cardiac surgeon uses a graft to bypass areas of blockage. Heart transplant: A person may have a heart transplant for severe heart failure due to coronary disease when a surgeon cannot perform revascularization. Some doctors may implant a medical device after certain types of heart attacks. A doctor may also prescribe one or several medications to reduce clotting, widen arteries, and manage how hard and fast the heart has to work. These heart attack medications include: antiplatelets ACE inhibitors beta-blockers cholesterol-lowering medications nitrates A person may need further medications if a heart attack causes heart failure. There is no established life expectancy after a heart attack, as different factors affect the likelihood of survival and quality of life after the event. However, a long, full, active life is possible after a heart attack for people who follow a doctor’s guidance, lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, and take medications as prescribed. Addressing the heart attack risk factors is the most effective way to prevent a heart attack: Quitting smoking is an important step in reducing heart attack risk. Reducing blood pressure by limiting salt intake, exercising regularly, and taking blood pressure medications, as advised. Keeping blood cholesterol in check by reducing cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat intake, moving regularly, and taking cholesterol-lowering medication prescriptions. Aiming for a healthy body mass index (BMI) to prevent obesity. Taking all possible measures to manage a diabetes diagnosis. Reducing alcohol intake, as it can affect blood pressure. Chest pain, discomfort in the arms, back, and neck, and breathlessness are common symptoms of heart attacks. However, heart attacks can also cause unusual levels of fatigue, sleep problems, and shortness of breath up to a month before in women. Treatment and recovery are possible, but only for those who recognize and act on these warning signs by immediately calling 911. It is best to try and prevent heart attacks by eating a heart-healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking.
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A heart attack is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked. Every year, around [805,000 people](https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm) in the United States have a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, roughly one heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart attacks have distinct symptoms, meaning people can seek emergency treatment immediately upon noticing them. However, while heart attacks occur suddenly, there [may be signs](https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack) ahead of a major cardiac event, such as chest discomfort. Being aware of these heart attack warning signs can help people seek treatment quickly, improving the chance of a swift and full recovery. This article discusses symptoms that can point to underlying coronary artery disease, the risk of heart attack, and how to respond. ## [Early signs of heart attack risk]() ![warning signs of a heart attack](https://i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/2362373-warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-a-month-before-body-1296x1290-1-1024x1019.jpg?w=1155&h=2709) [Share on Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2Fsigns-of-heart-attack-a-month-before&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2023%2F03%2F2362373-warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-a-month-before-body-1296x1290-1-1024x1019.jpg&description=Early%20warning%20signs%20of%20a%20heart%20attack "Share on Pinterest") Medical Illustration by Bailey Mariner New symptoms, such as chest pain, can indicate a heart attack and require urgent treatment. However, people sometimes experience other symptoms that might indicate an increased risk for a heart attack. Having a healthcare professional check these symptoms may help diagnose and prevent heart disease sooner. An older [2003 survey](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.cir.0000097116.29625.7c) of 515 women who survived a heart attack found that they most commonly experienced the following symptoms a month before their cardiac event: - abnormal levels of [fatigue](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248002) — 70.7% of women in the study reported this - disrupted sleep — 47.8% - shortness of breath — 42.1% Only 29.7% reported experiencing chest discomfort. This survey looks at self-reported symptoms and only gave warning signs in women, which can differ from those in men. ### A note about sex and gender Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or both to refer to sex assigned at birth. [Click here to learn more](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232363). [Read more about heart attacks here](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444). ## [When to contact a doctor]() A person should not wait [more than 5 minutes](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.006126) to contact 911 if they suspect heart attack symptoms. Even if physicians at a hospital determine that a heart attack is not in progress, an evaluation is vital to rule out a potentially deadly consequence. ## [Overall symptoms]() Acute heart attack symptoms [include](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.006126): - Discomfort, squeezing, pressure, or fullness in the middle of the chest: This may last for a few minutes, or it could start to feel better and then return. - Discomfort elsewhere: Early heart attack symptoms in other parts of the body can affect one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. - Breathlessness: This might happen before a person feels discomfort in their chest, but it often occurs alongside the chest discomfort. - Other early symptoms: A person might break out in cold sweats, feel nauseous, or experience lightheadedness early in a heart attack. [Learn more about recognizing the signs of a heart attack here](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/signs-of-a-heart-attack). ## [Causes and risk factors]() Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common [cause of heart attacks](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attack/causes). The hearts of people with CAD do not receive enough oxygen-rich blood, as the coronary artery, which leads to the heart, becomes narrower. This is due to a buildup of a waxy plaque on the artery walls that worsens over several years. When plaque breaks off, it can lead to a blood clot that completely blocks blood flow to the heart, meaning the heart muscles start to die without prompt treatment. Less common causes include: - the blockage of the coronary artery due to a sudden spasm, which is more likely in smokers and users of illegal drugs, such as cocaine - a coronary artery embolism is more common in those with [atrial fibrillation](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323621) and is when a blood clot travels from the heart into the coronary artery, blocking it - a tear in the coronary artery, which happens more often in women under 50 years of age, pregnant people, or those with [Marfan syndrome](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179900) ### Risk factors for a heart attack Several controllable factors can impact heart attack risk, [including](https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/risk_factors.htm#:~:text=Eating%20a%20diet%20high%20in,can%20lead%20to%20heart%20disease): - a diet high in sodium and saturated and trans fat - a sedentary lifestyle that does not involve much exercise or moving around - smoking Many medical conditions that fall under the category of metabolic syndrome can also increase your risk of [heart disease](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191). These include [obesity](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323446), [diabetes](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323627), and high levels of the following: - blood sugar - [cholesterol](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9152) - [blood pressure](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270644) - triglycerides The risk of heart attack increases with age. People with a family history of heart attack, particularly those with relatives who had heart attacks at a young age, also have an increased risk. ## [Treatments]() A heart attack requires emergency treatment to increase the chances of survival and improve the speed of recovery. There are many approaches to treatment, many of which require surgical intervention. These [include](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-attack/treatment): - Percutaneous coronary intervention: A cardiologist threads a balloon-tipped catheter to open the blockage and places a stent to keep the blood vessel open. - Bypass surgery: A cardiac surgeon uses a graft to bypass areas of blockage. - Heart transplant: A person may have a heart transplant for severe heart failure due to coronary disease when a surgeon cannot perform revascularization. Some doctors may implant a medical device after certain types of heart attacks. A doctor may also prescribe one or several medications to reduce clotting, widen arteries, and manage how hard and fast the heart has to work. These heart attack medications include: - antiplatelets - ACE inhibitors - beta-blockers - cholesterol-lowering medications - nitrates A person may need further medications if a heart attack causes heart failure. ## [Outlook]() There is no established life expectancy after a heart attack, as different factors affect the likelihood of survival and quality of life after the event. However, a long, full, active life [is possible](https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/life-after-a-heart-attack) after a heart attack for people who follow a doctor’s guidance, lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, and take medications as prescribed. ## [Prevention]() Addressing the heart attack risk factors is the most effective way to prevent a heart attack: - Quitting smoking is an important step in reducing heart attack risk. - Reducing blood pressure by limiting salt intake, exercising regularly, and taking blood pressure medications, as advised. - Keeping blood cholesterol in check by reducing cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat intake, moving regularly, and taking cholesterol-lowering medication prescriptions. - Aiming for a healthy [body mass index (BMI)](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323622) to prevent obesity. - Taking all possible measures to manage a diabetes diagnosis. - Reducing alcohol intake, as it can affect blood pressure. ## [Summary]() Chest pain, discomfort in the arms, back, and neck, and breathlessness are common symptoms of heart attacks. However, heart attacks can also cause unusual levels of fatigue, sleep problems, and shortness of breath up to a month before in women. Treatment and recovery are possible, but only for those who recognize and act on these warning signs by immediately calling 911. It is best to try and prevent heart attacks by eating a heart-healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking. - [Heart Disease](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/heart-disease) ### How we reviewed this article: Sources Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our [editorial policy](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/process). - Heart attack. 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