Which of the following is a heart attack symptom?

• A. Chest pain.
• B. Headache.
• C. Skin rash.
• D. Hair loss.

Answer: (A)

Chest pain or discomfort is the classic sign of a heart attack. It happens when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, causing a sensation of pressure, squeezing, heaviness, or fullness in the chest that may last several minutes or come and go. The pain can spread to the arm (often the left), shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach and might be accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or lightheadedness. The other options—headache, skin rash, and hair loss—do not fit the typical pattern of a heart attack. If chest pain or these related symptoms occur, seek emergency medical help promptly.