The way you or someone you love may think a heart attack happens or what the signs of one are may not be accurate. Simply knowing the signs saves lives.
Signs of a Heart Attack
Learn the Warning Signs
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off. Don't wait to get help!
Chest pain, tightness, heaviness or discomfort
It may feel like pressure, squeezing, burning or fullness in the chest. Discomfort may spread to your arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Extreme fatigue
Unusual fatigue that lasts for multiple days can be an indicator of heart trouble.
Shortness of breath with exertion
It becomes hard to breathe, oftentimes for no apparent reason.
Time Matters!
If you think that you or someone you’re with is having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately.
40
Seconds
Every 40 seconds someone living in the United States will have a heart attack.
14
Percent
Approximately 14% of all people who have a heart attack will die as a result. Knowing the signs saves lives.
1.06
Million
An estimated 720,000 new heart attacks take place with another 335,000 recurrent attacks each year.
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