Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms By Aneek Gupta Heart muscle diseases, Heart valve disorders, Arrhythmias, Congenital heart defects, Thyroid disorders, Alcohol abuse, Too much vitamin E, vitamin E, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Heart Failure Symptoms, Swelling in abdomen (ascites), Pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs), Pumping action of the heart grows weaker, Swelling in ankles and legs, Coughing, Tiredness, Shortness of breath, Pleural effusion (excess fluid around lungs), Heart Attack Signs, Chest discomfort or pain—uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest that can be mild or strong, This discomfort or pain lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back, Upper body discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach, Other signs include nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), vomiting, lightheadedness or fainting, or breaking out in a cold sweat, Aneek, Aneek Gupta