What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Chest pressure or discomfort
- Breathlessness
- Pain in the arm, jaw or back
- Sweating or nausea
Understanding care
Clinical care may include emergency assessment, restoring blood supply and follow-up cardiac rehabilitation. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Call emergency services immediately (112 in India) for possible heart-attack symptoms. Do not wait for an online consultation or for chest pain to become severe.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
