How do you know if you have a minor heart attack?

Mini heart attack symptoms include: Chest pain, or a feeling of pressure or squeezing in the center of the chest. This discomfort may last several minutes: It may also come and go. Pain may be experienced in the throat. Symptoms may be confused with indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

How do I know if I am having a stroke or heart attack?

sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body. confusion or difficulty speaking or understanding speech. sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination. trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

Is a minor heart attack serious?

A ‘mild’ heart attack (or what doctors call a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction) shouldn’t be shrugged off. It should be a wake-up call that it’s time to take your coronary artery disease seriously.

How long does a minor heart attack last?

Mild heart attack symptoms might only occur for two to five minutes then stop with rest. A full heart attack with complete blockage lasts much longer, sometimes for more than 20 minutes.

What are the signs of a heart stroke?

Symptoms of a heart stroke are: Face Dropping. Chest discomfort (uncomfortable chest pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain, burning or heaviness) Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (neck, jaw, shoulder, arms, back) Shortness of breath. Sweating. Nausea.

What are the three common symptoms of a stroke?

Loss of Balance. The onset of a stroke will cause extreme physical turmoil,and victims often have trouble walking,lose their balance and coordination completely,and even have trouble

  • Weakness. A sudden loss of strength in the muscles of the face,arm,leg-even if it’s just temporary-can signal an ongoing stroke.
  • Facial Paralysis.

    • What are the symptoms and warning signs of a stroke?

    Stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The signs of a stroke include a sudden severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision problems, confusion, trouble walking or talking, dizziness and slurred speech.

    What are the signs before a stroke?

    Other than a TIA, some of the most common symptoms that occur before a stroke are as follows: A weak feeling that can cause numbness in face, arms and legs. Severe problems communicating due to the numbness and also confusion. Dizziness due to unclear reasons or no apparent reason.