or feel like a possible heart attack, call emergency services immediately.
Get urgent help for:
chest pressure, tightness, or pain
shortness of breath
pain spreading to arm, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
cold sweat
nausea or vomiting
fainting or severe dizziness
sudden weakness or feeling of doom
Even if you are not sure, it is safer to get checked. People with chest pain who arrive by ambulance often receive faster treatment, according to American Heart Association guidance.
How to Lower Your Risk
You cannot prevent every heart attack, but you