First Aid for Heart Attack

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

The signs and symptoms of a heart attack vary. Chest pain or pressure usually occurs beneath the sternum, which is the bone in the center of the chest. The pain may spread to other parts of the chest, arms, usually the left arm, and left shoulder. There can also be pain in the neck, teeth and jaws. The pain tends to occur on the left side, but pain can occur in the right arm, right shoulder and right side of the neck. The pain can also spread to the back. On rare occasions, pain has also occurred in the legs.

In addition, a person having a heart attack may have one or more of the following symptoms: