Heart attack is the most common cause of sudden death. There are some very minor signs that the body gives out as a warning. We need to be very aware of these warning signs.
Some of the most common warning signs are;

Sudden Chest Pain
You can experience sudden chest pain or discomfort and this is the commonest of all signs. You will feel it at the center or left side of the chest. Such pain and discomfort usually lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.You may feel like there is a pressure build-up in your chest.

Pain in Upper Body Parts
One may have some kind of discomfort in the upper body parts. There may be pain in one or both arms, the back, shoulders, neck, jaw or upper part of the stomach.

Shortness of Breath
You can also feel shortness of breath or in short difficulty breathing due to a tight or constricted feeling in the chest. This may occur before or together with chest pain, while at rest or during physical activity.

Nausea and dizziness
You may feel nauseated and dizzy. It is also a common sign that is experienced.

Cold Sweat
You can just start sweating profusely for mo reason at all. One may be in an air-conditioned environment and be sweating.

Other possible warning signs one may experience include feeling tired for no reason, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, intense anxiety or a fear of death, and a general feeling of being unwell.

The warning signs can vary from person to person. We need to be very vigilant to deduce the onset of an attack. Also, chest pain may not be the most obvious symptom in women as they are more likely to experience other symptoms such as unusual fatigue, abdominal discomfort like indigestion, nausea, pressure or pain in the neck, shoulder, or upper back, etc.

Factors that make one to be at risk

There are various risks that make one more susceptible to heart attacks. These factors are generally lifestyle based. Common risk factors include:

Aging
Smoking
Genetic conformation
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Lack of physical activity
Obesity
Chronic kidney disease
Excessive alcohol consumption
Use of cocaine and other addictive drugs.