Thousands of people witness or experience first hand the symptoms of a heart attack, but most people can’t recognize some of the most common symptoms, according to the AHA (American Heart Association). Chances are, you’ve seen a television show or movie where a character suddenly experiences severe chest pains, and is clearly having a heart attack. Real life isn’t always so simple! This week, as part of American Heart Month, we want to recap some of the signs of a heart attack and suggest a quiz from the AHA.
Here are some signs and resources for recognizing a heart attack from the American Heart Association:
-Chest discomfort. The pain can come and go, or last continuously.
-Discomfort in other areas of the body. Discomfort or pain areas are both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
-Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without any of the symptoms listed above. It can result in sweating, nausea and lightheadedness.
Heart attacks can happen quickly, but can also start off slow. The faster you can get treatment, the better the outcome. Recognition is key! Take the quiz below to see if you know all you need to, or visit the American Heart Association.
