Most people likely think they know the signs of a heart attack. The person grabs at their chest and falls dramatically to the floor, just like on television. Right? You probably won’t be surprised to learn that the experience of suffering any kind of cardiac event varies from person to person. It’s all a bit more […]
Category: Heart Attack
Indigestion or Heart Attack? Here’s How To Identify A “Silent” Heart Attack
You can always spot someone on television acting out a heart attack. They display all the classic symptoms – lightheadedness, pain in the chest or arm, and shortness of breath. They may even collapse. Those signs and symptoms are all real, but they’re not the whole story. People experience heart attacks in a variety of […]
Turning Over A New Leaf After A Heart Attack
If you or someone you know has lived through a heart attack, you know better than most how life-changing the experience can be. A heart attack can fundamentally change a person, both physically and emotionally. But, it is possible to turn over a new leaf and set a new course for your life after you […]
Here’s What You Need To Do To Survive A Heart Attack
We can all agree that a heart attack is a bad thing, but unfortunately, it happens more frequently than you may realize. Every year, more than 800,000 people in the United States suffer from heart attacks, and 12% of them don’t survive. That’s a significant loss, and some of those deaths may have been avoided […]
Is Quarantine Contributing to Your Risk of Heart Attack?
The world is a dramatically different place today than it was last year this time. The ever-present threat of COVID-19 has driven many Americans into their homes in quarantine from their normal routine. During this quarantine, many people have found new hobbies and spent more time with their loved ones. These, along with minimizing our […]