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February is American Heart Month!
According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death in the United States. Knowing the signs and symptoms is critical to the having the most positive outcome after having a heart attack. Rapid medical attention, calling 911 as soon as symptoms occur, will greatly increase the chance of survival. Although many still think of heart disease as a man's disease, women account for 47% of related deaths. The CDC also notes that women are more likely to delay seeking emergency treatment because they tend to experience the less common symptoms. |
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You CAN reduce your heart disease risk!The important thing is that you take steps now to prevent, or if you already have heart disease, to control your heart disease risk factors. |
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Surviving a Heart AttackFast action is your best defense! Getting help quickly, having clot busting or artery opening medications administered IMMEDIATELY after symptoms occur can stop or limit damage from a heart attack. The sooner these drugs are started the more good they'll do with the greatest chance of recovery! To be most effective these medications need to be given within 1 hour after symptoms begin. |
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