Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Learn the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack

A person’s chances of surviving a heart attack increase if he/she gets emergency treatment as soon as possible. It's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and act quickly. If you think that you or someone else is having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Take a few minutes to learn the major signs and symptoms of a heart attack:

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arms, shoulders, or stomach
• Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint
• Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort.

Other signs and symptoms that a person may have during a heart attack include:

• Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) or vomiting
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
• Lightheadedness

Learn More

• Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
• Million Hearts: Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes
• Health Is Your Gift
• Signs of a Heart Attack (HHS)