Heart attacks are among the leading causes of death worldwide, yet they rarely occur without warning. In the days, weeks, or even months before a cardiac event, the body often sends subtle but critical signals that something is wrong. Recognizing these early signs can make the difference between timely treatment and a fatal outcome.
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- —7 physical warning signs can appear weeks before a heart attack
- —Unusual fatigue is especially common in women before a cardiac event
- —Chest pain lasting over a few minutes requires an immediate emergency call
Chest discomfort, breathlessness and fatigue: the three most common early signals
The most widely recognized warning sign is chest discomfort — a feeling of pressure, tightness, or pain that may last several minutes or come and go. Some people describe it as a squeezing or burning sensation, which is frequently mistaken for heartburn. According to the source, unexplained chest discomfort should never be ignored and always warrants immediate medical evaluation.
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