KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEART ATTACKS IN WOMEN : MUST READ

 

 DONT MISS  A BEAT ! 

        Attention, women : Reading this could save your life. Hold on , Men: If you know any women, reading this could help save their lives, or even yours. 

        A heart attack occurs when one or more of the arteries that feed the heart with blood and oxygen are blocked by a clot or plaque. This means the that the affected parts will soon die if not treated at the right time at the hospital.  According to the Heart and Stroke 2018 Heart Report, early signs of heart attack are missed in 78% of women, and their heart attacks are more fatal. 

        The signs of a heart attack are often the same for men and women , and may include chest and/or upper body discomfort, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea and/or light headedness. 

        Women can have a heart attack without chest pressure. They may also experience the following symptoms: 

• Pressure or pain in the lower chest, jaw or upper abdomen. 
• Dizziness or faintness 
• Upper back pressure 
• Extreme fatigue 

        These symptoms, without crushing chest pain, could be early signs that can recur weeks before an actual heart attack. When these signs occur, it is best to chew 160 mgs of Aspirin and call 911. Always keep Aspirin 81 mg chews at home for such emergencies. Also everyone is encouraged for a regular blood work and full body check up at least every year, especially seniors. These symptoms can often be misdiagnosed as anxiety or heartburn if a full check up is not done. 

        Until more heart research on both sexes is funded, women - especially those with a family history of heart disease - need to be mindful of their symptoms because they know their bodies best. If something really doesn't feel right, women have to be more persistent with their doctors. 

        Whether you are a man or a woman, loving your heart isn't always easy to do, but its well worth it!