City of Lincoln Fire & Rescue Department WARNING SIGNS OF HEART
ATTACKS: Brain Death! Remember that the American Heart
Association stresses that brain death occurs after 4 to 6
minutes with a lack of Oxygen to the Brain!!! Early detection /
Notification is Critical! Call 9-1-1 Sudden vs. Slow onset of
warning signs - Some heart attacks are sudden and intense,"
where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks
start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people
affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before
getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is
happening: 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 with or without chest discomfor