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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Warning Signs Of Heart Attack

Report : Most Americans don't know heart attack signs

October 03, 2008
A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that most Americans don't know all the warning signs of a heart attack, nor do enough Americans know what to do when a heart attack occurs. The CDC used data from 71,994 Americans who were asked to identify the five warning signs of a heart attack. Only 31 percent knew all five signs, but most did know that the best course of action when a heart attack is suspected is to call 911. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Do Your Part - Recognize the Signs of Heart Attack
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...a hero, it is a feeling like no other. Learn the symptoms of heart attack and stroke.   If you... Read more »

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Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

For years we have been taught the warning signs of a heart attack and what we are now learning is... Read more »

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Colder Weather Increases the Incidence of Cardiovascular Events
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...attack.  The American Heart Association states that the warning signs of heart attack include:... Read more »

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When to Call the Doctor About Menopause Symptoms
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...life-threatening. But it is worth checking out. Know the warning signs of a heart attack.... Read more »

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Early Warning for our Hearts
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

We now have an early warning that can help people with diabetes prevent heart attacks and strokes.... Read more »

Health Guide

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of heart attack that do not clear up with medications are signals to go to the... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control pills for a long period of time. Smoking seems to be... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...received promptly. Unfortunately, it is common for people to dismiss heart attack symptoms.What are the warning signs of a heart attack?  The American Heart Association and other medical experts... Read more »
Chest Pain
...something else may be happening. According to the American Heart Association [2], the following are warning signs of a heart attack and all signal a reason to seek immediate medical attention:... Read more »
Familial hypercholesterolemia treatment
...Call your health care provider or go to the emergency room if you have crushing chest pain or other warning signs of heart attacks. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if... Read more »

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