Heart Attack Symptoms

The symptoms of heartburn and heart attack are often confused because the esophagus and heart are located near each other, either one can cause chest pain. Signs of a heart attack include chest discomfort, pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, the neck, the jaw or the stomach, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea or lightheadedness. 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. If you’re not sure if it’s heartburn or your heart, seek medical attention right away.