Heart attack warning signs quiz

Would you recognise a heart attack? Test your knowledge of the warning signs and what to do if you think you or someone else is having a heart attack.

Too many New Zealanders die or live with permanent disability because they don’t know the warning signs of a heart attack and delay seeking medical help.

A heart attack is a life-threatening condition that can cause permanent damage to your heart muscle. 

When a heart attack happens, blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. Within minutes this part of the heart muscle begins to die. 

However, damage to the heart can be limited if treatment is given quickly. The sooner the blockage is cleared, the better the chances of survival and the less damage there is to the heart.

If you think you are having a heart attack, call 111 immediately.

Take the heart attack warning signs quiz to test your knowledge.

False. While severe chest pain is a symptom for some people, others may only feel mild discomfort or pressure, and some may have no chest pain. People experience heart attacks differently.

True. Other common sites for pain or discomfort include your jaw, neck, shoulders, back and arms.

True. Some people experience dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath.

True. While many women do experience chest pain, it may not feel really strong or be the most noticeable symptom, and some people have no chest pain at all. More women than men report having no chest pain.

True. If you think it could be a heart attack, call 111 immediately.

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