Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of a heart attack?

• A. Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in chest
• B. Sharp or stabbing abdominal pain
• C. Pain or discomfort spreading to shoulders, neck, and/or arms
• D. Dizziness, nausea, difficulty breathing

Answer: (B)

Recognizing warning signs of a heart attack focuses on chest-related symptoms and signals that the heart isn’t getting enough blood. A heart attack commonly presents as uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the chest, and that chest discomfort can spread to the shoulders, neck, or arms. It may also come with dizziness, nausea, or trouble breathing. These patterns reflect the heart and nearby nerves reacting to reduced blood flow.

The option describing sharp abdominal pain is not a typical sign of a heart attack, though abdominal discomfort can arise from many other causes. In contrast, the other symptoms described—chest pressure or pain, pain radiating to the shoulders/neck/arms, and dizziness with nausea or breathing difficulty—are classic warning signs that should prompt urgent medical attention.