Heart Attack Warning Sign
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Prevention is better than cure
U C Berkeley
Avoid the risk of heart disease by taking some simple steps to protect your heart. Find out what you can do now to prevent heart attacks.
Speeding things up
Medicine Net
You've done your part by recognizing the warning signs and contacting emergency medical services. Learn what steps hospitals can take, such as balloon angioplasty, to speed up emergency care for heart attack patients.
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Are you at risk for a heart attack?
Imaginis
Read this article to find out about risk factors, warning signs of a heart attack, diagnosis and treatments.
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Watch a 13 minute video of three personal stories of heart attack survivors, what their heart attack warning signs were and why immediate action is crucial to saving lives.
How to get help
Methodist Heart Svces.
Once you recognize heart attack warning signs, what do you do next? This printable chart contains the warning signs, and what you need to do to get help ASAP.
Call 911 first
American Heart Association
Not all heart attacks come with dramatic warning signs. If you feel any of the heart attack warning signs listed here, get medical attention fast.
First aid for a heart attack
Net Doctor
Learn to identify heart attack warning signs, and know the appropriate emergency first aid in the event of a heart attack. Act in time!
After the heart attack
Family Doctor
This article covers key points that heart attack survivors should know about resuming a normal routine. Get answers to FAQ on exercise, returning to work and other aspects of recovery.
Warning signs in women
Rush Univ. Med. Center
Heart attack warning signs in women may be different than of those in men. Save a life - get to know the warning signs.
What happens during a heart attack?
Health Central
Watch this video animation depicting the processes involved in causing a heart attack.
Aspirin administration during heart attack
Harvard Med. School
Aspirin should be taken as soon as you experience heart attack warning signs, but how should it be administered? This excellent scientific study suggests that chewing aspirin is the best way.
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Signs in women under 55
Healthy Women
News article on how heart attack warning signs in women under 55 are often ignored. Can you recognize the symptoms?
Quiz yourself
Expert Rating
Make sure you really do understand the warning signs of a heart attack by taking this quiz. Everybody wins when heart attack symptoms are identified and acted upon promptly!
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Treatments for heart attacks
Cleveland Clinic
Once you've identified the warning signs and obtained medical attention, what treatment options are available to heart attack patients? Read on to find out about medications and surgical treatments.
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Healthology
Click on the video link to find out more about Automated External Defibrillators - these portable devices can mean the difference between life and death!
