ArticleMMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report2019
Awareness of Heart Attack Symptoms and Response Among Adults - United States, 2008, 2014, and 2017.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cardiac symptom attribution and knowledge of the symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2020Pooled it
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- Emergency Department Utilization for Acute Myocardial Infarction, U.S., May-September 2018-2023.AJPM focus · 2026Article
- Public awareness of early symptoms of acute coronary syndrome and its association with anticipated prehospital delay: a cross-sectional study in Palestine.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The interplay of senescence and MMPs in myocardial infarction: implications for cardiac aging and therapeutics.Biogerontology · 2025Review
- Public Awareness and Attitude Regarding the Symptoms of Heart Attacks.Global heart · 2025Article
- Population-Level Gaps in Coronary Artery Disease Care: A Focused Review.Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal · 2025Review
- Self-Care Practices and Perspectives in Managing Coronary Heart Disease Patients: A Qualitative Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2024Article
- 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association.Circulation · 2024Review
- Quality and Reliability of YouTube Videos on Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2023Article
- Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2023 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association.Circulation · 2023Review
- Day of the Week Variation in Emergency Department Arrivals, Chest Pain, and Acute Myocardial Infarction Throughout 2016-2019.Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives · 2023Article
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- Sex-Specific Considerations in the Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Ischemic Heart Disease: JACC Focus Seminar 2/7.Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2022Review
- Association of Sensory Loss With the Knowledge of Heart Attacks.American journal of preventive medicine · 2022Article
- Gender and Social Inequalities in Awareness of Coronary Artery Disease in European Countries.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Disparities in Awareness of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Symptoms and Response Among United States- and Foreign-Born Adults in the National Health Interview Survey.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2021Article
- Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2021 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association.Circulation · 2021Article
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Abstract
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (1). Heart attacks (also known as myocardial infarctions) occur when a portion of the heart muscle does not receive adequate blood flow, and they are major contributors to heart disease, with an estimated 750,000 occurring annually (2). Early intervention is critical for preventing mortality in the event of a heart attack (3). Identification of heart attack signs and symptoms by victims or bystanders, and taking immediate action by calling emergency services (9-1-1), are crucial to ensure timely receipt of emergency care and thereby improve the chance for survival (4). A recent report using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from 2014 found that 47.2% of U.S. adults could state all five common heart attack symptoms (jaw, neck, or back discomfort; weakness or lightheadedness; chest discomfort; arm or shoulder discomfort; and shortness of breath) and knew to call 9-1-1 if someone had a heart attack (5). To assess changes in awareness and response to an apparent heart attack, CDC analyzed data from NHIS to report awareness of heart attack symptoms and calling 9-1-1 among U.S. adults in 2008, 2014, and 2017. The adjusted percentage of persons who knew all five common heart attack symptoms increased from 39.6% in 2008 to 50.0% in 2014 and to 50.2% in 2017. The adjusted percentage of adults who knew to call 9-1-1 if someone was having a heart attack increased from 91.8% in 2008 to 93.4% in 2014 and to 94.9% in 2017. Persistent disparities in awareness of heart attack symptoms were observed by demographic characteristics and cardiovascular risk group. Public health awareness initiatives and systematic integration of appropriate awareness and action in response to a perceived heart attack should be expanded across the health system continuum of care.
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