
A form of cardiovascular disease, heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the flow of blood to the heart, and it is a continuously rising medical issue. Every year, many emergency calls are reported to be related to heart attack issues. Outside of hospitals, about 50 percent of heart attack-related deaths occur within one hour of the attack.
Although some heart attacks strike people suddenly and without any symptoms, many other people have symptoms that may begin hours to weeks prior to the attack. While the symptoms vary in type and severity, common heart attack symptoms include angina (chest pain), cold sweat, fatigue, dyspnea (shortness of breath), heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, and lightheadedness.
If you suspect that you have had a heart attack, act immediately by calling for emergency medical help. In cases where emergency medical services can’t be reached, get someone to drive you to the nearest hospital.