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Published: January 14, 2021

Acting quickly after heart attack symptoms start can be a heart saver

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions Journal Report
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Common heart attack warning signs infographic 

Body outline with information on each body area that corresponds to the warning signs below:

  1. Pain or discomfort in chest (over the chest)
  2. Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting (over the head)
  3. Jaw, neck or back pain (over the neck)
  4. Discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder Over the arm/shoulder)
  5. Shortness of breath (over the lungs)

Learn more at Heart.org/HeartAttack | Heart attack warning signs in Spanish

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AHA Heart attack warning-signs infographic

AHA Heart attack warning-signs infographic

Common heart attack warning signs infographic 

Body outline with information on each body area that corresponds to the warning signs below:

  1. Pain or discomfort in chest (over the chest)
  2. Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting (over the head)
  3. Jaw, neck or back pain (over the neck)
  4. Discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder Over the arm/shoulder)
  5. Shortness of breath (over the lungs)

Learn more at Heart.org/HeartAttack | Heart attack warning signs in Spanish

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