Early Warning Signs Of Heart Failure

Chest Pain

Severe chest pain is a very dangerous condition. Those who experience this pain, and anyone observing them, should immediately call emergency services. An individual who suffers from this sudden intense pain may be experiencing a heart attack and require immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) efforts to survive. The American Heart Association recommends giving CPR while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Give first aid by using the hands-only technique. Use two hands, one placed over the back of the other one, and then make chest compressions at the tempo of one hundred to 120 beats per minute. This is the speed of the music beat from the classic disco song Staying Alive.

Not all heart problems start with a warning that includes pain in the chest. However, any chest pain, even if it's only a mild, dull pain may be a warning sign of heart problems.

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