How to Recognize a Heart Attack?

• Chest pain or pressure (as if something heavy were sitting on your chest)
• Pain radiating to the left arm, neck, jaw, or back
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Cold sweat
• Dizziness or fainting
• Unusual fatigue (especially in women)

Some people (especially women, diabetics, and older adults) may have atypical or milder symptoms.

How to Prevent a Heart Attack?

• Maintain a diet low in fat, salt, and sugars
• Exercise regularly (at least 30 minutes a day)
• Don’t smoke
• Control cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar
• Avoid chronic stress
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get good sleep (7–8 hours)

Medical Tests That Help Prevent a Heart Attack:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG): analyzes heart rhythm and activity
• Stress test: detects blockages during physical activity
• Echocardiogram: images of the heart and its function
• Blood tests: cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose
• Blood pressure measurement
• Coronary calcium score (in selected cases)

Your heart won’t wait! Get informed, take care of yourself, and live better.