
Updated 30 May 2024 at 23:59 IST
Warning Pains That Signal A Heart Attack
Recognising these symptoms and understanding their aczpotential implications can help ensure timely and potentially life-saving medical care.
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The most common and recognizable symptom is chest pain or discomfort, which can feel like pressure, tightness, squeezing, or heaviness. Image: Shutterstock

Discomfort or pain in one or both arms, particularly radiating from the chest to the left arm, is a common indicator. Image: Pexels
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Some individuals experience pain in the throat or lower jaw, especially during physical activity. This pain may resemble a toothache, choking sensation, or pressure in the neck. Image: Freepik

Upper abdominal pain can sometimes signal a heart attack. This discomfort may feel like aching, tightness, or pressure and might be accompanied by vomiting. Image: Unsplash
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Approximately 10% of heart attacks occur with very mild or no pain, a condition known as silent myocardial ischemia. This is more prevalent among diabetics, elderly individuals, and those with neurop Image: Pexels
Published By : Devasheesh Pandey
Published On: 30 May 2024 at 23:59 IST