Heart Attack

Published 23:59 IST, May 30th 2024

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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1/5: The most common and recognizable symptom is chest pain or discomfort, which can feel like pressure, tightness, squeezing, or heaviness. / Image: Shutterstock

2/5: 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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3/5: 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

4/5: 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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5/5: 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

23:59 IST, May 30th 2024