For men and women, the signs of heart disease can be different. However, if you experience any of these signs, it is best to contact 911 or your local emergency number right away:

• Feeling of fullness or pain, burning, pressure, heaviness, and squeezing
• Chest discomfort
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Upper body (neck, jaw, back, arms, shoulder) discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Lightheadedness

Each year, many Canadians die due to heart attacks. Knowing these signs and taking action can save a life. 

Call 911 or another local emergency number right away so that emergency staff can begin treating the patient while on the way to the hospital. It is also best to stop what you are currently doing if you experience these signs. Lie down, sit, or any position that makes you feel comfortable. 

You also take your normal dosage of nitroglycerin. You can also chew and swallow aspirin if you do not have allergies or intolerance to it. You can take one 325 mg tablet or 2 81 mg tablets. 

It is also important to keep yourself calm while waiting for the medics to arrive. It is a must to have a list of your medicines in your phone or wallet since medical respondents need this information.