These include things like chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations.
There are other symptoms that are less typical, and each person’s experience is different.
Some peopledon’t experience any symptomsat all.
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It also addresses what often happens right before a heart attack occurs.
This is another common symptom affecting those who will go on to have a heart attack.
It may even feel as if your heart is skipping a beat.
Chest burning due to heart diseasecan feel like heartburn (and vice versa).
If you experience any of the symptoms in this article or other abnormal symptoms, seek medical care.
If you experience persistent fatigue and can’t identify the underlying cause, follow up with a healthcare provider.
Heart Attack Symptoms: Females vs.
Yet that can delay lifesaving care.
Dizziness
You may feel dizzy or lightheaded at times when you didn’t feel it previously.
However, sleep problems that occur without an apparent cause could be a heart attack warning sign.
This could be associated with a blockage in the weeks before a heart attack.
However, several symptoms are common for most people.
The sooner you get medical attention, the less chance you’ll have permanent damage to the heart.
An impending heart attack can be prevented with medical care.
So, if you experience any of these symptoms, don’t ignore them.
Contact your healthcare provider right away.
Prodromal symptoms develop as your body copes with reduced blood and oxygen flow to the heart.
Each person’s experience with heart attack symptoms is different.
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