Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. 
Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

1. Chest discomfort:  Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back.  It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

2. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body:  Sumptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, next jaw or stomach.

3. Shortness of breath. 

4. Other symptoms such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

*Women most commonly experience chest pain along with shortness of breath and nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms). Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives - maybe your own. Don't wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1.

Visions CPR offers training and certification classes for Adult and Infant/Child CPR.   We can come to your office or location to train large groups.  We also offer First Aid courses, even pet CPR!   Give us a call at 507-5210 or check out our website at http://www.visionscpr.com for more information!