Basic Symptoms of a Heart Attack BASIC SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN CAN INCLUDE: CHEST TIGHTNESS Discomfort, tightness, uncomfortable pressure, in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that comes and goes. PRESSURE/PAIN Pressure or pain in the chest, neck, jaw or arms or back. DIZZINESS Dizziness or feeling light headed. SWEATS Clammy sweats, nausea, stomach or abdominal pain. BREATH Feeling especially short of breath or difficulty breathing. RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE THAT WE CAN CONTROL SMOKING Utah Quit Line 1-888-567-8788 http://utahquitnet.com/ Quit for Life 1-800-292-2236 OVERWEIGHT Talk to your primary care physician for help. SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE Exercise more, do what you can to move more, and sit less! STRESS Talk to your primary care physician for help. HIGH FAT/ HIGH CHOLESTEROL DIET Talk to your primary care physician for help or referral to dietitian. Visit the CHC (Community Health Center) at McKay-Dee Hospital for more information. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU ARE HAVING HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS IS CALL 911 MINUTES MATTER! SYMPTOMS CAN DIFFER FOR MEN AND WOMEN WOMEN Unusual fatigue Sleep disturbance Indigestion Anxiety MEN Shortness of breath Weakness Unusual fatigue Cold sweats/ Dizziness 5 STEPS TO BETTER HEART HEALTH 1. TAKE MEDICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED. Your physician and care team have prescribed them to support your heart and health. 2. FOLLOW AN EXERCISE PLAN. Regular physical activity strengthens your body and helps your heart. 3. TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT. Extra weight means extra work for your heart. 4. EAT A DIET THAT'S HEALTHY FOR YOUR HEART. Your diet, food and drink, can have a big effect on your heart health. 5. WATCH FOR ANY SYMPTOMS LISTED ABOVE AND CALL IF THEY HAPPEN. Call your doctors if you're not feeling well, or call 911 if you are having any of the symptoms listed above.