Know a Heart Attack When You Feel One

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Many heart attacks start slowly as a mild pain or discomfort. If you feel such a symptom, you may not be sure what's wrong. Your symptoms may even come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack in the past may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can be an entirely different experience.

It's vital that everyone learn the warning signs of a heart attack. These are:

Chest discomfort.

Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body.

Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

Shortness of breath.

Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort.

Other symptoms may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.

Learn the signs — but also remember: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, you should still have it checked out. Fast action can save lives — maybe your own.
http://hearthealth.everydayhealth.com/ManagingArchive/Tips.asp?IsID=17680
 
PurrMeow said:
i was having heart attack and I am recovery..!!!!
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God Bless and be glad you are alive. I hope you get better with time.

My dad had 4 heart attacks and I think on the 2nd one he could not work and he died on his 4th heart attack. God Bless my dad.

Hopefully this article help saves lives.
 
my grandfather had 2 times heart attack. when he was about 25 yrs old got a heart attack so he stopped smoking till in 1998 or 1999 got another heart attack then went to hopstial and got sugery from chest to left leg cause get something from left leg to put in his heart. so now he is doing brave!! since 2000 till now .. he moved with his new girlfriend in Manotiba, Ontario. Miss him that he is not in ontario :( will someday in one day will visit grandpa! haha. I love my grandpa!!!
 
DeafMonkey said:
my grandfather had 2 times heart attack. when he was about 25 yrs old got a heart attack so he stopped smoking till in 1998 or 1999 got another heart attack then went to hopstial and got sugery from chest to left leg cause get something from left leg to put in his heart. so now he is doing brave!! since 2000 till now .. he moved with his new girlfriend in Manotiba, Ontario. Miss him that he is not in ontario :( will someday in one day will visit grandpa! haha. I love my grandpa!!!
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Hi DeafMonkey,

Ask your grandfather to chat with him on yahoo messenger and you can set up a webcam or vp to chat with your grandfather so you can keep in touch in real time.... That would improve his health and his morale will be boosted to be able to chat with his granddaughter and hear how you are doing as well as you hear how he is doing. God Bless.... :) :thumb:
 
Heath said:
Many heart attacks start slowly as a mild pain or discomfort. If you feel such a symptom, you may not be sure what's wrong. Your symptoms may even come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack in the past may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can be an entirely different experience.

It's vital that everyone learn the warning signs of a heart attack. These are:

Chest discomfort.

Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body.

Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

Shortness of breath.

Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort.

Other symptoms may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.

Learn the signs — but also remember: Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, you should still have it checked out. Fast action can save lives — maybe your own.
http://hearthealth.everydayhealth.com/ManagingArchive/Tips.asp?IsID=17680
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:gpost: My mom had a heart attack about a month ago already and she told me on Saturday what it felt like. You have to remember that, for women, they may complain of their bra feeling too tight, which is what she did. She also said she was very hot.

I'd have to expand on what Heath said about "having it checked out." When in doubt, call 911. Do not call your insurance company's Nurse Line or anyone else, time is of essence, as there is a two hour window of time to get you stabilized. Yes, even if it's 2:30 in the morning, call 911. That is what they are there for and you are NOT bothering them.
 
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