If you mean warning signs of a potentially serious heart problem, these are important to know:
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Chest pressure, squeezing, or pain — especially if it lasts more than a few minutes or comes and goes.
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Pain spreading to the arm, shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or upper abdomen.
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Shortness of breath — with or without chest discomfort.
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Sudden cold sweating, particularly alongside chest discomfort or nausea.
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Nausea, vomiting, or unusual indigestion that occurs with other symptoms.
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Dizziness, fainting, or sudden severe weakness.
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Rapid, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, especially when accompanied by chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, or fainting.
Call emergency medical services immediately if these symptoms are sudden, severe, or suggest a heart attack. Don’t drive yourself to the hospital.
Some heart conditions can cause subtle symptoms, and symptoms can differ between people. If you’re experiencing symptoms right now, tell me what you’re feeling, when it started, and your age, and I can help you understand what to do next.
