Not all chest pain indicates a heart attack, but ignoring certain symptoms can be fatal. Therefore, caution is essential.
In a silent heart attack, chest pain may be mild or go unnoticed.
The pain may feel like pressure, stiffness, or may spread to the arms, jaw, and back.
Shortness of breath, sweating, and dizziness are serious signs.
It is important to distinguish these symptoms from gas, muscle problems, or panic attacks.
Symptoms are often less obvious in people with diabetes, the elderly, and women.