The signs of a heart attack include the following major symptoms:

• Chest pain or discomfort, often described as pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center or left side of the chest lasting more than a few minutes or coming and going

• Pain or discomfort spreading to other areas such as one or both arms, shoulders, back, neck, jaw, or stomach

• Shortness of breath, which may occur with or without chest discomfort

• Feeling weak, light-headed, dizzy, or faint, sometimes accompanied by breaking out in a cold sweat

• Other possible symptoms include nausea, vomiting, rapid or irregular heartbeat, unusual tiredness or fatigue, anxiety, and an overwhelming feeling similar to a panic attack

Women may experience some different or additional symptoms compared to men, such as anxiety, upset stomach, unusual tiredness, and pain in the shoulder, back, or arm, and they are less likely to have the classic chest pain

. Because symptoms can vary in intensity and may come on gradually or suddenly, it is critical to seek emergency medical help immediately if any heart attack signs are suspected

. In summary, the key heart attack signs to watch for are chest discomfort, pain spreading to upper body parts, shortness of breath, weakness or lightheadedness, cold sweat, nausea, and unusual fatigue, with some variation in symptoms between men and women