If you mean warning signs that your heart may not be working properly, pay attention to these:
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Chest pain, pressure, tightness, or heaviness, especially if it spreads to the arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw.
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Shortness of breath, particularly with little activity or while lying down.
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Unexplained extreme tiredness or weakness.
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Fast, pounding, fluttering, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations).
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Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
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Swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen.
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Sudden weight gain from fluid retention.
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Reduced ability to exercise compared with your usual level.
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Persistent cough or wheezing, especially when lying down.
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Nausea, sweating, or a feeling of impending illness, which can sometimes accompany a heart attack.
🚨 Get emergency help now
If you have new or severe chest pressure/pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, or pain/discomfort spreading to your arm, back, neck, or jaw, seek emergency medical care immediately. Heart attacks don’t always cause dramatic chest pain, and symptoms can be different from person to person.
If you tell me what symptoms you’re experiencing, your age, and how long they’ve been happening, I can help you understand what they could mean and how urgently you should be checked.
