How to Recognize Signs of a Heart Attack in a Male
Instructions
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Recognizing the Signs
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Chest pain is the first sign that indicates a man may be experiencing a heart attack. The pain doesn't have to be intense---perhaps just a feeling of pressure, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or numbness. This feeling may last for more than a few minutes; it may also go away and then resurface.
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Abdominal pain is another common complaint a man might have prior to being diagnosed with a heart attack. He may mistake this feeling for indigestion or heartburn.
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Other areas of the body where he may experience pain or discomfort are the arms, neck and back. Because pain in the left arm is a well-known sign of a heart attack, he may begin showing signs of anxiety, such as breaking out in a cold sweat or losing color in his skin.
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In many cases, it's when a man experiences shortness of breath---or has difficulty breathing---that he or a person nearby takes notice. Dizziness may accompany this feeling, along with feeling weak, lightheaded or nauseous.
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A person may collapse and lose consciousness during a heart attack. He may or may not respond to commands and questions. His pulse may race or his heart could stop beating.
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