American Heart Month

MYFOXNY.COM - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Coronary heart disease- which often appears as a heart attack- is the most common heart disease.

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Below are signs and symptoms of a heart attack:

* Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

* Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

* Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort.

* Other signs. These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.