Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America.
Approximately 1 in 3 women die each year due to heart
attack or stroke. Nearly twice as many women die of heart
disease or stroke, than they do of any form of cancer,
including breast cancer.
Women are less likely than men to seek medical attention
when having a heart attack. For this reason it is important
to know the warning signs and symptoms and what to do in
the event you feel you are having a heart attack.
Signs and symptoms of a heart attack:
Shortness of breath, often without any chest pain
Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, clamminess or cold
sweats
Unexplained fatigue, weakness or dizziness
Pain in the chest, upper back, shoulders, neck, or jaw
Feelings of anxiety, loss of appetite, discomfort.
If you notice one or more of these warning signs, don’t
wait more than a few minutes. Do not wait longer than 5
minutes. Call 911 right away!!
If you are driving in your car at the time, it is imperative
that you pull the car over as soon as possible. You could
lose consciousness at any moment.
If you have any available and you have no known allergies
to aspirin, chew 1 regular tablet of aspirin while you wait for
medical help to arrive.
Here are some tips on how you can avoid having a heart
attack.
Quit smoking
Eat a healthy diet and cut back on foods high in
saturated fats and sodium.
Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
Exercise regularly. This may sound difficult if you’re
not one who exercises but start out slowly. A brisk
walk 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of a heart
attack.
Lose weight if you are overweight.
Control your blood pressure if you have
hypertension.
A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and eating right
could help decrease your risk of heart disease and heart attack
and increase your longevity.
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