... Geoff was in the hospital recovering from a sudden heart attack. While at work he had some chest pain and shortness of breath and so he walked up to his office to "Google' heart attack symptoms! He quickly decided to call 911 and then me. By the time I got to his office (5 minutes away) the EMT team was working on him and prepping him for transport to the ER. We will forever be thankful at Thanksgiving time for the great cardio-care he received and his quick thinking. So that you or your loved one don't waste any time "googling" see below.
Heart Attack Warning Signs:
* Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
* Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
* Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
* Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness
Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1. Calling 9-1-1 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment.
No comments:
Post a Comment