Which Arm Aches During A Heart Attack?
First aid - heart attack; First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest
Symptoms
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:
- Altered mental status, particularly in the elderly
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Chest pain - Usually in the center of the chest
- Lasts for more than a few minutes or comes and goes
- May feel like pressure, squeezing,...
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