Pre-Heart Attack Symptoms in Men

Heart attacks are very serious. In fact, over 400,000 people died of heart attacks in 2005 alone. However, with early detection and recognition of the warning signs of a heart attack, the chances of survival are much greater.

Chest Discomfort

• Most heart attacks include some kind of chest discomfort. Usually this feeling can be described as intense pressure or tightening.

Shortness of Breath

• Difficulty breathing can be another sign of an impending heart attack.

Nausea

• Some people experience a troubled stomach, sometimes even vomiting while in the midst of a heart attack.

Joint Pain

• Yes, believe it or not, certain joint pains, such as a sore jaw or shoulder, can be indicative of an oncoming heart attack.

Sudden Cold Sweats

• A sudden onset of cold sweats or hot flashes can be a big red light that you're on the verge of a heart attack.