But if you are an older man who has a brother with heart disease, your odds of having a heart attack are increased. Remember, advanced age, male gender, and a family history of heart disease are all risk factors for heart attack that can't be changed. No, you won't. You'll feel relieved that you know for sure. All of the symptoms of heart attack may not be present.
Every symptom can occur in either men or women, at any age.
Many people have suffered through heart attacks looking as they normally do. Have the victim stop activity and lay down. This decreases the workload on the already overburdened heart. Loosen any restrictive clothing and keep the victim as comfortable as possible. If the victim is conscious, call 911 or transport the victim to the nearest Emergency Room.