Heart attacks do not progress insidiously, but with symptoms that reveal themselves: Be careful.

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is a serious condition that causes the death of heart tissue due to not enough oxygen getting to your heart.

Symptoms of a heart attack may vary from person to person and may be affected by gender, age, and other factors.

However, these symptoms usually occur:

Chest pain:

There may often be a feeling of intense pressure, squeezing or pain in the chest area. This pain is usually felt in the center or left side of the chest and lasts longer than 5 minutes. In some people, this pain may radiate or spread to the back, neck, arms, jaw or abdomen.

Shortness of breath:

You may suddenly have difficulty breathing or a feeling of breathing faster than normal.

Sweating:

Cold sweats, increased sweating, or abnormal sweating may occur.

Nausea or abdominal pain:

Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort may occur.

Dizziness or headache:

There may be symptoms such as sudden dizziness or headache.

Tiredness:

There may be a sudden and distinct feeling of fatigue.

Anxiety:

There may be a sudden feeling of anxiety, anxiety, or inner restlessness.