HEART ATTACK: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

When all goes well, the "voice" of your heart has a slow, rhythmic beat. Do you know what to do in the case of a heart attack? Though sometimes heart attack occurs suddenly and without any warning symptoms, usually your body will send signals for you to take action. It is imperative that not to miss a minute to seek medical help. If it comes to a heart attack, you could save your life.

George felt a sensational swelling of his ankles and feet, but blamed it on "the season of that period". A fluid buildup nausea and lack of appetite were all part of his problem. He did not react until it reached palpitations and chest pain. Later, while recovering in the hospital, he berated himself for not having realized before it was a heart attack.

Many people like George did not realize what is going on; ignore the symptoms and risk of acting too fast. Cardiovascular problems and stroke or heart attack is the leading cause of death in the many countries of the world, so, you should know very clear what the warning signs are:

Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest:

ü  It feels like pressure or mild pain, fullness or compression in the center of the chest that lasts a few minutes. The discomfort may be intermittent.

Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, such as arms, neck, back, jaw or stomach:

ü  You can experience this kind of discomfort without necessarily feel chest pain.

Shortness of breath:

The pain often occurs before chest discomfort arises.

Stomach pain:

ü  The pain may spread to the abdomen and can even be mistaken for heartburn.

Sweating:

ü  You suddenly start to sweat and your skin feels cold and clammy.

Nausea and / or vomiting:

ü  You suddenly have the urge to vomit and feels tired.

Anxiety:

ü  You begin to feel overwhelmed, as if you are suffering from a panic attack for no apparent reason.

Dizziness:

ü  You will begin to feel fatigue or feeling of being about to faint.

Although, symptoms vary from person to person; some experience only mild discomfort, others intense pain. 

Having a single symptom does not necessarily mean that you have a heart attack, but if repeated or experience more than twice at a time, get help immediately, especially if you have other risk factors such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, or prior history of cardiovascular problems. Do not hesitate to visit your doctor immediately if the symptoms persist.

Remember this ailment does not discriminate.

Do not think that because you are a woman and that women have less chance of having a heart attack. Women account for nearly half of all deaths from heart attack, so do not trust anyone who tells you that heart attack is not prevalent in women. Anyone can be a victim.

Although the unmistakable symptoms of a heart attack for both men and women, is the pain or discomfort in the center of the chest, women tend to have other symptoms more often than men, such as fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath and pain in the jaw or back. Most women complain that their backs hurt when they make a wrong move, or feel like vomiting and nausea from something they ate and not treat these symptoms with the seriousness they deserve.

Act without delay!

The faster you ask for help, that is consulting a medical personnel, the better chance of survival your survival. Do not wait more than five minutes to call if you suspect you are having a heart attack.

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