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    Heart Disease

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    Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery

    What is a heart attack?

    Heart attack signs and symptoms in men and women: Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Pain or
    discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder; Feeling nauseous, light-headed, or unusually tired.

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    A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood.

    The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle.

    Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. A less common cause is a severe spasm, or sudden
    contraction, of a coronary artery that can stop blood flow to the heart muscle.

    What are the symptoms of heart attack?


    The major symptoms of a heart attack are

    Chest pain or discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that lasts for more
    than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,
    fullness, or pain.
    Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. You may also break out into a cold sweat.
    Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
    Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders.

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    Shortness of breath. This often comes along with chest discomfort, but shortness of breath also can happen before
    chest discomfort.

    Other symptoms of a heart attack could include unusual or unexplained tiredness and nausea or vomiting. Women are more
    likely to have these other symptoms. Learn more about women and heart disease.

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack.1 Learn more facts about heart attack and heart
    disease.

    Call 9-1-1 if you notice symptoms of a heart attack.


    If you notice the symptoms of a heart attack in yourself or someone else, call 9-1-1 immediately. The sooner you get to an
    emergency room, the sooner you can get treatment to reduce the amount of damage to the heart muscle. At the hospital,
    health care professionals can run tests to find out if a heart attack is happening and decide the best treatment.

    In some cases, a heart attack requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or an electrical shock (defibrillation) to the heart
    to get the heart pumping again. Bystanders trained to use CPR or a defibrillator may be able to help until emergency medical
    personnel arrive.

    Remember, the chances of surviving a heart attack are better the sooner emergency treatment begins.

    What are the risk factors for heart attack?


    Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease and heart
    attack. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans have at least one of the three key risk factors for heart
    disease: high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking.2

    Some risk factors cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. But you can take steps to lower your risk by
    changing the factors you can control.

    Learn more about risk factors for heart disease and heart attack.

    What can I do to recover after a heart attack?


    If you’ve had a heart attack, your heart may
    be damaged. This could affect your heart’s
    rhythm and its ability to pump blood to the
    rest of the body. You may also be at risk for
    another heart attack or conditions such
    as stroke, kidney disorders, and peripheral
    arterial disease (PAD).

    You can lower your chances of having future


    health problems following a heart attack with
    these steps:

    Physical activity—Talk with your health


    care team about the things you do each
    day in your life and work. Your doctor
    may want you to limit work, travel, or
    sexual activity for some time after a
    heart attack.
    Lifestyle changes—Eating a healthier
    diet, increasing physical activity, quitting
    smoking, and managing stress—in

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    addition to taking prescribed medicines


    Take our quiz  to see how much you know about cardiac rehabilitation.
    —can help improve your heart health
    and quality of life. Ask your health care
    team about attending a program called
    cardiac rehabilitation to help you make these lifestyle changes.
    Cardiac rehabilitation—Cardiac rehabilitation is an important program for anyone recovering from a heart attack, heart
    failure, or other heart problem that required surgery or medical care. Cardiac rehab is a supervised program that
    includes
    Physical activity
    Education about healthy living, including healthy eating, taking medicine as prescribed, and ways to help you quit
    smoking
    Counseling to find ways to relieve stress and improve mental health

    A team of people may help you through cardiac rehab, including your health care team, exercise and nutrition specialists,
    physical therapists, and counselors or mental health professionals.

    More Information
    American Heart Association: Heart Attack 
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Heart Attack 

    References
    1. Tsao CW, Aday AW, Almarzooq ZI, Beaton AZ, Bittencourt MS, Boehme AK, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—
    2022 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association  . Circulation. 2022;145(8):e153–e639.
    2. Fryar CD, Chen T-C, Li X. Prevalence of uncontrolled risk factors for cardiovascular disease: United States, 1999–2010 
    [PDF-494K]. NCHS data brief, no. 103. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics; 2012. Accessed May 9, 2019.
    Last Reviewed: July 12, 2022

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