Warning signs of a heart attack: What you should look out for (and when you should call for help)

Paramedics can:

Begin treatment in the ambulance.

Perform an ECG on site.

Notify the hospital so they can prepare.

⏱️ The first 90 minutes after the onset of symptoms represent the critical window of opportunity to save the heart muscle.

❤️ Who is at risk?

Although anyone can have a heart attack, the risk increases with:

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Smoking

Obesity

A family history of heart disease

Age (men over 45, women over 55)

But young people are not immune either—especially given the rising rates of obesity and stress.

✅ How to Protect Your Heart

Know Your Numbers

Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar

Travel Daily

A 30-Minute Walk Reduces the Risk

Eat Healthy for Your Heart

More Greens, Less Processed Food

Stress Management

Chronic stress damages the heart