the heart, they may be recognized later. That delay can be dangerous.
Risk Factors That Make Symptoms More Important
Early warning signs deserve extra attention if someone has:
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- diabetes
- smoking history
- obesity
- physical inactivity
- chronic stress
- family history of heart disease
- previous heart problems
The more risk factors someone has, the more important it is to get unusual symptoms checked quickly.
When to Seek Emergency Help
Call emergency services immediately if you or someone near you has chest pain or pressure that does not go