First aid - heart attack; First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest
Heart attacks can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild to intense. Women, the elderly, and people with diabetes are more likely to have subtle or unusual symptoms.
Symptoms in adults may include:
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