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What are the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack or Stroke?
Coronary heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. Stroke is the #3 cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of serious disability. This is why it's so important to know the warning signs and to respond quickly if warning signs occur.
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. Very often, people affected aren't sure what's wrong, think the pain will go away all by itself and thus, wait too long before getting help.
The American Heart Association says these are some signs of a heart attack:
Heart Attack Symptoms - Man
- Chest Discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Some people say it feels like there is an elephant sitting on their chest.
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
- Other Signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness.
As with men, the most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain or discomfort. However, women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms.
Heart Attack Symptoms - Woman:
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea/vomiting
- Jaw pain
- Pain in the area of their kidneys (in the mid to low back).
Is It a Heart Attack?Learn the signs, but remember,... even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out (tell a doctor about your symptoms).
Call 9-1-1
Minutes REALLY matter! Fast action can save lives,...maybe your own. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1.
Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive ,...up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car.
EMS staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.
If you can't access the emergency medical services (EMS), have someone drive you to the hospital right away. If you're the one having symptoms, don't drive yourself, unless you have absolutely no other option.
The American Stroke Association says these are the: Warning Signs of a Stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
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- Fruits & Vegetables Our Mom always told us to eat our fruits and veggies. She was right. Fresh fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants.
- Acai Berry is a fruit from the Amazon Rainforest. It is known as Nature's Superfood Antioxidant and has been around for thousands of years.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids are one of four basic fats that the body derives from foods. While many of the other fats are harmful, Omega-3 benefits the body and is especially good for the heart.
- Co-Q10 also acts as an antioxidant It supports already-normal-range blood pressure levels. Many studies suggest that Co-Q10 supports cardiac function.
If you or someone with you has one or more of these signs, don't delay!
Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical services (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can be sent for you. Also, check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.
tPA: Clot-Busting Drug
It's very important to take immediate action. If given within three hours of the start of symptoms, a clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.
tPA is the only FDA-approved medication for the treatment of stroke (if given within 3 hours of stroke symptom onset).
The availability of this drug is why it is so important to take action, immediately and go to the Emergency Room if you think you may be having a heart attack (mycardial infarction).
How Can I Lower My High Cholesterol?You can lower your high cholesterol in many ways. A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight heart disease. Consult your physician on the best diet and exercise for you.
A diet high in antioxidants is very important, as is increasing your physical activity (exercise). We can help ourselves prevent many diseases by consuming more Antioxidant Super Foods and/or Natural Supplements.
Best of all, it's as easy as adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet.
Here are some Antioxidant Super Foods and/or Natural Supplements:
It is also known as the Number 1 Superfood in the world. Acai berries or acai berry juice also helps to lower high cholesterol.
Omega 3 is found naturally in fish.
As an antioxidant, Co-Q10 scavenges free radicals, protects cardiac cells and promotes the regeneration of vitamin E, another heart-healthy antioxidant.
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Lower Your High Cholesterol To Prevent a Heart Attack
(www.preventing-a-heart-attack.com) provides information about the risks and conditions that lead to heart attacks.
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