What are signs of a heart attack?

When my colleague had a heart attack at the office, he didn't actually have sharp pain. He just suddenly broke into a cold sweat, complained of feeling very dizzy, and said his chest felt incredibly heavy. We immediately drove him to the hospital, and the doctors managed it just in time.

Common signs include central chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, cold sweats, and pain radiating to the back or jaw. Sometimes, particularly in women, it presents as atypical indigestion or nausea. If you suspect a heart attack, please call an ambulance and head to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.

Please do not ignore severe chest pain, shortness of breath, or numbness in your arm thinking it is just simple acidity. My father delayed going to the hospital by calling it gas pain, which led to serious heart muscle damage that could have been avoided. Please seek emergency medical care immediately.

I had a heart attack last year, and the most important tip I can give you is never to drive yourself to the hospital if you feel severe chest pressure and breathlessness. Keep a dispersible aspirin handy in your house if you have heart risk. Call an emergency number immediately; every single minute counts.