Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally. However, the overall chances of survival from a heart attack are seven in 10 but the chances increase for those who reach the hospital early, The Sun reported.
According to research by National Health Service (NHS), about 70% of people had an idea that chest pain is a symptom of a heart attack while only 41% had knowledge that sweating is a symptom too.
Here are some of the early signs of a heart attack that everyone should know about.
When a person feels weird in the chest, this could mean that he is having a heart attack. This feeling may last more than a few minutes.
One of the very first symptoms of a heart attack is"uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the centre of your chest," said theAmerican Heart Association.
One can feel pain in other parts of the body as a result of a heart attack including the back, shoulders, arms, neck or jaw.
According to Cleveland Clinic, if a person has ablocked artery, it can triggerthe nerves in the heart that something is wrong and that person would feel pain.
If you feel dizzy withchest pain and shortness of breath, this may indicate a drop in blood pressure, warning of a heart attack.
According toHarvard Health Publishing, women may feelfatigueda month out before having a heart attack.
As perStoney Brook Medicine, when the heart and other areas ofthe body don't receiveenough blood supply then gastric symptoms likequeasy stomach, vomiting, or burping can develop.
When the heart lacksadequate blood supply then it might start to getirritable, leading topalpitations.
If you sweat more than usual withoutexercising or being active, this could indicate that you have heart issues.
This happens becausepumping blood through clogged arteries puts more burden on the heart.
There are other symptoms which includeshortness of breath, an overwhelming sense of anxiety (similar to having a panic attack) and coughing or wheezing.