Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, presents with several key signs. Here are four signs indicating a possible heart attack:
- Chest Pain: Chest pain, which may feel like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing, or aching, is a classic sign of myocardial infarction.
- Radiating Pain: Pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth, or sometimes the upper belly is another important indicator.
- Cold Sweat: Experiencing a cold sweat can signal a heart attack.
- Shortness of Breath: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath is a common symptom.
Other signs include:
- Fatigue.
- Heartburn or indigestion.
- Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
- Nausea.
