If someone is having a heart attack in front of you – it is best if you know what needs to be done and start assisting the patient straight away.
However, you need to know the symptoms of a heart attack first.
The person may experience some or all of these symptoms :
- The person has severe chest pain. This is not unlike a serious problem of gas but the pain is stronger and spreads from the jaw to one or both the arms. This will not subside even if the person rests.
- The person may feel dizzy or faint.
- The patient will be rapid, weak, and irregular pulse.
- There could be a possible loss of consciousness.
- The person could experience breathlessness and may gasp for air.
- Abdominal discomfort which may feel like severe indigestion.
- The person may start sweaty and may turn pale and his skin may become clammy.