A heart attack is a situation wherein a part of a heart muscle isn't receiving enough blood. With this interrupted supply, the heart muscles may weaken and die. Without immediate treatment to restore blood circulation, these cardiac tissues will experience irreversible damage that might cause long-term health risks or even death. Because of this, urgent … [Read more...]
First Aid Measures for a Woman Having Heart Attack at Office
Heart attack survivors often describe feeling like “a truck on the chest,” “breathing through a straw” or even “arms felt like bowling balls.” Main Signs of a Heart Attack in Women • Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. • Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. • Shortness of breath, … [Read more...]
Am I Having A Heart Attack?
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, which is why it is imperative that women learn the warning signs and symptoms, see a doctor regularly, and learn their family history. A classic symptom of heart attack is crushing chest pain, but 'atypical' heart attack might present itself with basic symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, and nausea with no chest pain. A study … [Read more...]