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Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary Heart Disease | Risk Factors | Warning Signs

Warning:

Warning symptoms of restricted blood flow to the heart usually occur before the heart attack happens.

The warning signs may happen days, weeks, or even months before the heart attack occurs.
The warning signs may be mild and easy to ignore.
The warning signs may be confused with indigestion.
The warning signs may be confused with sore muscles.

Warning Signs That May Indicate Heart Attack

Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, pain or discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes.
Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulders, neck, or arms.
Pain, dizziness, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath.
Any chest discomfort that causes anxiety or concern.
Any of the above symptoms that disappear with rest, then return with exertion.
Pain that lasts for 10 to 15 minutes while you are resting should be evaluated immediately.

Seek treatment early. Studies show that by seeking help during the first hour of discomfort, you are less likely to have severe or permanent damage to the heart muscle.

This page was last updated on: February 1, 2008.

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