Heart Attack
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A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of the heart muscle becomes blocked. If the blood flow is not restored quickly, the section of the heart muscle dies.
Heart attack symptoms
Pain in the centre of your chest is the most common symptom of a heart attack.
If you’re having a heart attack, you may feel pain in your:
- chest (can be mild to severe)
- jaw
- neck
- shoulder.
You may also get other symptoms, such as:
- sweating
- feeling dizzy or faint
- vomiting
- being short of breath.
You may not feel any pain.
If you think you or someone else may be having a heart attack, call 111 straight away. Early treatment can save your life.
Reference: Ministry of Health (MOH) - 2015