Heart Attacks: Signs You Can't Ignore | Leicester News

Heart attacks aren’t always dramatic chest pain—often they start with subtle signs like fatigue, indigestion, or muscle strain. Don’t wait for classic symptoms: if something feels off, call 999 immediately. The NHS warns that even “silent” heart attacks can cause long-term damage. In the UK, 100,000 people are hospitalized yearly—roughly one every five minutes. Key symptoms include chest tightness, pain radiating to arms, jaw, neck, back, or stomach, dizziness, sweating, or shortness of breath. While waiting for help, sit down, chew an aspirin (if not allergic), use GTN spray as directed, and monitor the person—start CPR if breathing stops. Remember: a heart attack blocks blood flow; cardiac arrest means the heart stops pumping. Either way, act fast—knowing these signs could save a life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b7c35c17ad8e46d