Heart attack skin signs: which may accompany a heart attack?

• A. Dizziness with fainting
• B. Itchy rash
• C. Cold, sweaty skin
• D. Joint stiffness

Answer: (C)

Cold, sweaty skin shows up because a heart attack reduces blood flow to the skin and triggers a stress response that makes the skin feel cool and clammy. This skin change is a common clue that the body is not getting enough oxygenated blood. Dizziness with fainting can occur but is not a skin sign, while an itchy rash or joint stiffness aren’t typical heart attack signs. So the skin sign of cold, sweaty skin best fits what may accompany a heart attack.