Heart disease is the nations #1 killer, claiming a life every 60 seconds. While most people realize that getting medical attention quickly is crucial in response to a heart attack or stroke it is important to know the signs so that you can act.
While men and women can both experience heart attacks, their symptoms can vary greatly.The most common symptom in men and women is chest pain. However, women may present less obvious symptoms that they are having a heart attack.
Heart attacks in men:
– Shortness of breath
– Nausea or vomiting
– Jaw neck or back pain
Heart attacks in women:
– Shortness of breath
– Nausea or vomiting
– Jaw neck or back pain
– Fainting
– Indigestion
– Fatigue
If you feel or exhibit any of these symptoms, seek medical treatment as quickly as possible. The sooner that medical intervention begins, the better the chances of preventing heart damage.
To help keep a cardiovascular emergency from happening, you can take preventative steps by adopting a heart healthy diet, exercising 30 minutes at least five times a week, and know your numbers for risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
