BE ALERT FOR HEART-RELATED CHEST PAIN

SIGNS OF CHEST PAIN:

• Uncomfortable pressure or fullness
• Vague discomfort or heaviness
• Tight, gripping or squeezing sensation
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Pain spreading to the neck, jaw, back, shoulders or arms on either the right or left side
• Lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, sweating and/or shortness of breath
• Unexplained sudden onset of fatigue

REMEMBER:

• Symptoms may be persistent or intermittent.
• Many times, some, but not all of these symptoms will be experienced.
• Rapid response can minimize heart damage when a heart attack occurs.
• When symptoms are severe or last longer than 15 minutes, seek help immediately by calling 911.
• Do not drive if you are experiencing chest discomfort.
• Anytime you have questions about symptoms you are experiencing, you are encouraged to call your physician or the ASK-A-NURSE Resource Center at (913) 676-7777.