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.