• Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. However, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.

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

• Chest discomfort that lasts more than a few minutes in the center of the chest, or that goes away and comes back.

• Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Pain Spreading to the shoulder, arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach area.

• Shortness of breath, anxiety, nervousness and/or cold sweaty skin. Nausea or lightheadedness.

Not all of these signs occur in every attack. Some go away and then return. If some occur, get help fast - every second counts!

Call 9-1-1 or your Emergency Medical Services and get to a hospital right away!