Today was the Oshkosh Go Red for Women Event at The Waters in Oshkosh. I was on the planning committee along with about 6 other women. We had a lot of fun setting up the wine wall and silent auction items. Today was about raising awareness for women about knowing the signs of heart disease and being an advocate for your own heart health. I was on the speaker panel today and got to tell my story to the audience. There were other women there too who have heart disease...all in their 30's and 40's. All too young.
Symptoms of a heart attack:
- Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.
- Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
What to do during a heart attack
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms:- Do not wait to call for help. Dial 9-1-1, make sure to follow the operator’s instructions and get to a hospital right away.
- Do not drive yourself or have someone drive you to the hospital unless you have no other choice.
- Try to stay as calm as possible and take deep, slow breaths while you wait for the emergency responders.
Why it’s important to know the symptoms of a heart attack
Women who consider themselves healthy often misdiagnose the symptoms of a heart attack because they don’t think it could happen to them. That is why it’s crucial to learn about heart disease and stroke, know your numbers, live a heart-healthy lifestyle and be aware of the risk factors of heart disease.Here is a comical video called "Just A Little Heart Attack
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