Symptoms expected and experienced (%) as part of onset of myocardial infarction
| Symptom | Expected | Experienced | t(46) | p Value |
| Breathlessness | 59.6 | 51 | 0.850 | 0.400 |
| Chest discomfort | 85.1 | 87.2 | −0.299 | 0.767 |
| Chest pain | 91.5 | 83.0 | 1.158 | 0.252 |
| Collapse | 36.2 | 19.1 | 2.226 | 0.031 |
| Coughing | 17 | 14.9 | 0.374 | 0.710 |
| Dizziness | 46.8 | 21.3 | 3.072 | 0.004 |
| Fatigue | 53.2 | 59.6 | −0.724 | 0.473 |
| Fever | 19.1 | 27.7 | −1.000 | 0.323 |
| Headaches | 19.1 | 17.0 | 0.330 | 0.743 |
| Increased sweating | 59.6 | 61.7 | −0.240 | 0.811 |
| Irregular heartbeat | 72.3 | 31.9 | 5.15 | 0.000 |
| Irritability | 23.4 | 19.1 | 0.814 | 0.420 |
| Loss of consciousness | 42.6 | 17.0 | 3.072 | 0.004 |
| Loss of strength | 66 | 66 | 0.000 | 1.00 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 34 | 48.9 | −1.854 | 0.070 |
| Numbness | 38.3 | 31.9 | 0.829 | 0.411 |
| Radiating arm/shoulder pain | 53.2 | 59.6 | −0.684 | 0.497 |
| Upset stomach | 17 | 38.3 | −2.871 | 0.006 |