Heart attack pain is often described as tight, crushing, gripping, or vice-like.
Remember:
- Symptoms vary greatly
- A person may have many, one, or none of these signs
Other indicators include:
- pale or grey skin
- sweating
- nausea
- breathlessness
- dizziness
- fear or anxiety
If symptoms are concerning, worsening, or last more than 10–15 minutes, call 111 immediately.
Tomorrow we cover what to do when chest pain starts.
For great health information, check out Health Navigator New Zealand, where you will find expert opinion online.
Click here to learn more and find out how you can learn first aid for FREE
Click the images below to access our learning resources.
Click here to find out how you can learn first aid for FREE
To learn more from the experts about previously covered conditions, click their logo below.
Acknowledgement
Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that there are variances in protocols, which are identified where necessary.