How Do You Recognize Symptoms Of A Heart Attack?
As a woman in my 60’s … married to a man in his 60’s … I’ve made a real effort to learn how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. I’m concerned not just for myself and my husband, but also for our friends and neighbors, since we live in a retirement community. However, the truth is, people much younger than us sometimes die from heart attacks, so it is beneficial for everyone to know how to recognize the symptoms! First, obviously you should suspect a heart attack if the victim has pain in their chest. The problem is, the type of pain can vary from person to person, and can be different in men and women. The pain can be described as heavy pressure, squeezing, or tightness. The pain is constant and does not get better if you rest or lie down. It can spread to the shoulder, arm or jaw. Any severe chest pain that goes on for more than 10 minutes should prompt you to go to the emergency room immediately … or call 9-1-1. Heart attack victims will also experience breathing probl
