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| Boilerpipe Text | Heart attacks
can happen suddenly, but early recognition of symptoms can save lives.
Common warning signs include:
Chest pain or discomfort. Often described as pressure, squeezing or fullness, it may last for more than a few minutes or come and go. It may feel like indigestion. Or it may feel like someone is “standing on your chest.” The pain may radiate to either shoulder or arm, neck and/or jaw, or back.
Shortness of breath may occur with or without chest discomfort.
Nausea or lightheadedness. You may feel dizzy or unsteady; accompanied by cold sweats.
Pain in other areas such as the back, neck, jaw or arms, which is often mistaken for other conditions.
Unusual fatigue
The victim may not feel any pain at all—some heart attacks occur with no symptoms.
Heartburn vs. Heart Attack
The most common sign of a heart attack is chest pain, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell if it’s heartburn or something more serious.
If your pain resembles
heartburn
but seems worse or different than usual, seek help, especially if it’s accompanied by the other symptoms above.
Women’s Unique Symptoms
Like men, the most common
heart attack
symptom for women is chest pain or discomfort. But women may have other less telling symptoms like:
Anxiety
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Pain in the shoulder, back or arm
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Get Help Immediately
Pay attention to your body. You know when something isn’t right, and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Call 911 if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms. It’s almost always the fastest way to get
treatment
.
Quick action is critical to minimize damage and save lives. |
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##### Jan 31 2025
# Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Written By [Jonathan Blossom, MD](https://www.nmhs.net/Find-a-Doctor/Blossom-Jonathan)


##### Summary
Not all heartfelt messages are good – some may be warning signs of a heart attack. Call 911 if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms.
[Heart attacks](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Heart-and-Vascular-Care/Conditions-We-Treat/Heart-Attack) can happen suddenly, but early recognition of symptoms can save lives.
Common warning signs include:
- Chest pain or discomfort. Often described as pressure, squeezing or fullness, it may last for more than a few minutes or come and go. It may feel like indigestion. Or it may feel like someone is “standing on your chest.” The pain may radiate to either shoulder or arm, neck and/or jaw, or back.
- Shortness of breath may occur with or without chest discomfort.
- Nausea or lightheadedness. You may feel dizzy or unsteady; accompanied by cold sweats.
- Pain in other areas such as the back, neck, jaw or arms, which is often mistaken for other conditions.
- Unusual fatigue
The victim may not feel any pain at all—some heart attacks occur with no symptoms.
## Heartburn vs. Heart Attack
The most common sign of a heart attack is chest pain, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell if it’s heartburn or something more serious.
If your pain resembles [heartburn](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Gastroenterology/Services-and-Specialties/Heartburn-Center) but seems worse or different than usual, seek help, especially if it’s accompanied by the other symptoms above.
## Women’s Unique Symptoms
Like men, the most common [heart attack](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Heart-and-Vascular-Care/Conditions-We-Treat/Heart-Attack) symptom for women is chest pain or discomfort. But women may have other less telling symptoms like:
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Pain in the shoulder, back or arm
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
## Get Help Immediately
Pay attention to your body. You know when something isn’t right, and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Call 911 if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms. It’s almost always the fastest way to get [treatment](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Heart-and-Vascular-Care/Treatments/Heart-Attack-Care).
Quick action is critical to minimize damage and save lives.


Meet the author
### Jonathan Blossom, MD
Dr. Jonathan Blossom is an interventional cardiologist with [Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi](https://www.nmhs.net/Locations/Cardiology-Associates-of-North-Mississippi-PA) and on the medical staff of North Mississippi Medical Center’s [Heart and Vascular Institute](https://www.nmhs.net/Locations/NMMC-Heart-and-Vascular-Institute). He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson. He completed residency training, a cardiovascular diseases fellowship and an interventional cardiology fellowship, all at UMMC.
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| Readable Markdown | [Heart attacks](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Heart-and-Vascular-Care/Conditions-We-Treat/Heart-Attack) can happen suddenly, but early recognition of symptoms can save lives.
Common warning signs include:
- Chest pain or discomfort. Often described as pressure, squeezing or fullness, it may last for more than a few minutes or come and go. It may feel like indigestion. Or it may feel like someone is “standing on your chest.” The pain may radiate to either shoulder or arm, neck and/or jaw, or back.
- Shortness of breath may occur with or without chest discomfort.
- Nausea or lightheadedness. You may feel dizzy or unsteady; accompanied by cold sweats.
- Pain in other areas such as the back, neck, jaw or arms, which is often mistaken for other conditions.
- Unusual fatigue
The victim may not feel any pain at all—some heart attacks occur with no symptoms.
## Heartburn vs. Heart Attack
The most common sign of a heart attack is chest pain, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell if it’s heartburn or something more serious.
If your pain resembles [heartburn](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Gastroenterology/Services-and-Specialties/Heartburn-Center) but seems worse or different than usual, seek help, especially if it’s accompanied by the other symptoms above.
## Women’s Unique Symptoms
Like men, the most common [heart attack](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Heart-and-Vascular-Care/Conditions-We-Treat/Heart-Attack) symptom for women is chest pain or discomfort. But women may have other less telling symptoms like:
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Pain in the shoulder, back or arm
- Unusual tiredness and weakness
## Get Help Immediately
Pay attention to your body. You know when something isn’t right, and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Call 911 if you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms. It’s almost always the fastest way to get [treatment](https://www.nmhs.net/Medical-Services/Heart-and-Vascular-Care/Treatments/Heart-Attack-Care).
Quick action is critical to minimize damage and save lives. |
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