Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Attack Symptoms

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Heart attack symptoms are the symptoms felt during a heart attack, and a heart attack is a condition that occurs when the heart does not receive enough oxygen.

A heart attack is a condition caused by sudden and irregular contraction of the heart muscles when the arteries supplying the heart are blocked for some reason and the heart cannot receive oxygen. Usually a heart attack gives symptoms, but it has also been found that sometimes it does not give symptoms.

  • Shortness of breath is seen during a heart attack. The individual has difficulty breathing and makes a great effort.
  • One of the most common symptoms felt along with shortness of breath during a heart attack is chest pain. Chest pain and difficulty breathing are the most prominent and most common symptoms of a heart attack.
  • Before the onset of a heart attack, individuals usually feel numbness and tingling, especially in their left hand and arms.
  • Nausea is usually felt during a heart attack.
  • Not getting enough oxygen due to a heart attack causes dizziness and dizziness is one of the symptoms of a heart attack.
  • Numbness and tingling in the hand and arm, as well as severe contractions and pain in the neck, neck, shoulder, hand and arm.
  • Coughing is often present during a heart attack. In a way, coughing is a good behavior.
  • Sweating may occur during a heart attack. Especially cold, cold sweating.
  • Hands may tremble. This may be due to fear and anxiety during a heart attack.
  • We have already mentioned that one symptom of a heart attack is nausea. Nausea can sometimes result in vomiting.
  • Pain in the hand, arm, neck, jaw and shoulder may be accompanied by burning.
  • During a heart attack, palpitations may occur as the heart beats suddenly and irregularly.
  • During a heart attack, weakness may be felt as a result of the heart not getting enough oxygen and irregular beats.
  • Fainting usually occurs at the end of a heart attack. Fainting is one of the symptoms of a heart attack.
  • A person who has had a heart attack may want to stand up or, if lying down or reclining, may want to sit up, but when the heart wants to move, there may be increased pain in the arms, chest and heart due to the heart attack. Pain that prevents you from moving is one of the most worrying symptoms of a heart attack.

Heart attack symptoms are as above. When you feel the symptoms of a heart attack, you should definitely seek emergency help. You can take an aspirin until the emergency team arrives.

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CreatorNP Istanbul Hospital Editorial Board
Updated At05 March 2024
Created At02 February 2021
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