Chest pain occurs when there is a complete blockage in the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart. A complete blockage of the coronary artery causes a heart attack. Many people expect a heart attack to cause such severe chest pain. Milder versions of chest pain are often the cause. Acid reflux and heartburn - not a heart attack. But in a quiet heart attack, it is difficult to distinguish between these without knowing the associated symptoms. The warning sign of a heart attack may be different for each person. Usually when a heart attack occurs, it starts with a slow chest pain or some kind of heavy tightness in the chest and then gradually increases in severity. For some, such feelings may come at any time. They may have had a heart attack later on when they have an ECG or echo test for another reason. This is called a 'quiet heart attack'. Heart pain has different properties. Usually the heart pain comes in the middle of the chest. It can be painful, some kind of pressure, a feeling of carrying something heavy in the chest, a tightening of the rope from both sides of the chest to the middle, or a feeling that something is completely full across the chest.
Heart attack can also sometimes feel like indigestion caused by indigestion. There may be a feeling of irritation in the chest. Such feelings may come on continuously or leave for a few minutes. Usually if such feelings last for more than 20 minutes it is more likely to be a heart attack. The above symptoms may appear a few days, weeks, or even months before a heart attack. Such pain comes in a few minutes when something is active. Will disappear once rested. This is called 'angina'. If such pain occurs during the day with less activity than before, or if the pain does not disappear immediately after rest, it is an early sign of a heart attack. The aforementioned pain can occur on one side or both sides of the arms, waist, neck, cheekbones or even the abdomen without the middle of the chest. Symptoms of a heart attack include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and excessive sweating.
Rest is important after a heart attack, but it's just as important for you to participate in recreation and social events and to begin making physical activity a part of your daily life. In many cases, doctors will recommend that survivors get more physical activity than they got before their heart attack. A good night's rest is especially important for heart attack patients. And if you feel tired during the day, take a nap or a short rest. Heart patients should rest before they get too tired. The doctor will tell you what's best for your specific situation, but most heart attack patients find they have plenty of energy for both work and leisure activities. Making changes in your lifestyle is one of the most important things you can do to prevent another heart attack, heart disease and stroke.
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