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By Priscilla Christopher
Every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Associations’ (AHA) 2017 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Its symptoms and warning signs vary based on several factors: age, family, personal health history, gender and lifestyle. Many people ignore warning signs long before the attack occurs.
A heart attack typically occurs when a section of the heart is unable to receive oxygen-rich blood. If a heart attack goes without immediate treatment, the heart can lose its ability to pump effectively. Possible outcome? Heart failure or death.
It’s important to recognize the symptoms and warning signs early and seek medical help right away.
How do you spot a heart attack? What signals should you watch for?
The AHA’s most common heart attack symptoms include:
To schedule an appointment with a First Coast Cardiovascular Institute cardiologist, call us at 904.493.3333.