Hello and welcome to our website. The purpose of this website is simple. We're going to collect all of the information we can find about recognizing and diagnosing a heart attack . We want to be very open about the fact that we are not physicians. However, we are a highly motivated group of individuals with extensive experience collecting and organizing information. We will collect information from highly credible sources like the National Institute of Health, Center for Disease Control, American Heart Association and some world renowned physician clinics.

We want to encourage people to be conservative when assessing symptoms. In other words, if you think you or someone you know might be experiencing a heart attack, please call for emergency medical attention immediately. It is important to call 9-1-1 (in the United States) and get professional medical assistance. Waiting too long too seek medical attention can make the difference in life and death. Waining too long coud cause permanent damage to the heart muscle or even death.

So, what does a heart attack feel like?

A heart attack can manifest itself in different ways. It's not surprising since we are all just a little bit different. However, the most common symptopms of a heart attack are:

• Shortness of breath
• Chest Pain or discomfort
• Upper body pain or numbness
• Cold Sweats
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Tightness in the chest

***Sources: American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, World Health Organization, National Institute of Health and Center for Disease Control