Signs and Symptoms that you are having a Heart Attack
- Vague chest pain or a crushing, radiating chest pain
- Heaviness, pressure, squeezing, fullness, burning or discomfort that begins
in the centre of the chest and may spread to the neck, jaw and shoulders
- Nausea and vomiting and/or indigestion
- Shortness of breath, paleness, sweating or weakness
- Feeling of anxiety, denial or fear
(From Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
If you experience any of the above symptoms, call 911 or your local emergency
services number immediately. Getting medical attention as soon as possible is
the best way to improve your chance of survival.