Chest Pain
When you are suffering from chest pain, the ability of health care workers to respond rapidly and deliver quality care can mean the difference between life and death. More than five million Americans visit hospitals each year with chest pain, and 600,000 people die annually from heart disease.
Call 911 to Save Your Heart
If you or a loved one experiences signs of a heart attack, call 911 immediately.
Know the Signs
If you are having chest pains with any of the following symptoms, it may be an indicator of a heart attack:
- Pain in your shoulders, arms, back, neck or jaw
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Sweating
Women may not feel as much chest pressure when experiencing a heart attack. Learn the signs of heart attack in women to better recognize a medical emergency when it happens.
Responding Quickly
If you or a loved one is experiencing chest pain, call 911 immediately.
