You don’t have to be elderly or seriously ill to have a heart attack. In fact, many victims ignore or misread the signs—sometimes until it’s too late.
A leading cardiologist now highlights a few key symptoms, including one most people never connect to heart trouble.
Chest Discomfort
The most well-known and classic symptom is persistent pain or pressure in the chest. It might feel like tightness, squeezing, fullness, or simply aching that won’t go away after a few minutes.
Pain Radiating to Arms or Jaw
Pain doesn’t always stay in the chest. If it spreads to the shoulders, down one or both arms, or moves into the jaw, especially combined with chest pressure, seek immediate medical attention.
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Shortness of Breath at Rest
Feeling like you’ve just sprinted—even when sitting still—can signal that your heart isn’t pumping properly and that fluid might be accumulating in the lungs.
Nausea Without Obvious Cause
Feeling nauseous or even vomiting without any clear gastrointestinal reason, especially if you’re over 50 or have other heart risk factors, can point to a cardiac issue.
Sudden Fatigue
Unusual and unexplained fatigue, even without physical activity, could be your heart flagging a problem. If you feel wiped out by everyday tasks, don’t ignore it.
Dizziness or Lightheadedness
If you suddenly feel faint, unsteady or dizzy—particularly with chest pain or shortness of breath—your heart could be struggling to supply enough blood to the brain.
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Abdominal Discomfort
Unexplained belly pain, pressure or bloating—especially if it comes with nausea—might not be indigestion. In women, this can be a more common sign of cardiac trouble.
Sweating Without Effort
Cold sweats or excessive sweating without exertion can accompany a heart attack. If you're breaking out in a sweat in a cool environment, take it seriously.
Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat
A pounding, racing or erratic heartbeat for no clear reason can be a red flag. While it might be caused by stress or caffeine, in context with other symptoms it should not be ignored.
A General Feeling of Dread
Sometimes your body simply feels “off”—a sense that something is wrong even if you can’t explain why. When paired with other mild symptoms, don’t dismiss it.
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