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This information brought to you by Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea The Warning Signs of a HEART ATTACK IN MEN and What to Do


In the movies you never doubt when a man’s having a heart attack. He clutches his chest, screams, or moans, and falls to the ground.


In real life, the signs are not always so clear. Some people do experience Hollywood-type symptoms but others don’t. Some people say they just feel uneasy or vague discomfort, not pain that really hurts. Sometimes it feels more like heaviness or pressure.


Doctors say, in general, the 3 most commonly reported symptoms when men have a heart attack are: 1.Chest pain


2.Chest discomfort 3.Chest pressure


However, no two heart attacks are the same.


Some chest symptoms almost invariably accompany a heart attack, but everyone experiences it a little bit differently. In fact men describing it as ‘pain’ or ‘pressure’ or ‘tightness’ or ‘burning’ or any of those symptoms are probably all reflecting each individual’s perception of the same thing. Chest pain or discomfort can come on fast or slow. And the symptoms can come and go or last for more than a few minutes. Men quite often say their symptoms were brought on by exertion.


But some heart attacks give NO chest pain at all. Around 10% of men experience no chest pain at all, and diabetics can have heart attacks without feeling any pain. It’s also possible to experience other symptoms and while less common than chest pain, these can include: - Discomfort or pain in other areas, such as one or both arms, the neck, jaw, back, or stomach


- Shortness of breath, light-headedness, nausea or sweating


- Abdominal discomfort that may feel like heartburn


Medicine isn’t black and white, and while it would be rather ‘helpful’ if every person suffered Hollywood-type symptoms, it simply isn’t the case. People can have minor symptoms or very major symptoms.


Every second matters Roughly half of sudden cardiac deaths happen away from a hospital, meaning that people don’t act on early warning signs. A study found that most men wait 6 hours before calling an ambulance when having heart attack symptoms. “The really bad news is that is too late,” says Holli DeVon, PhD, RN, who led the study. “We say you should call for an ambulance within 5 minutes. That is the goal.” The faster you get to the hospital, the better the outcome. Once you are there, doctors can begin treatments like clot- dissolving drugs or angioplasty to restore blood flow to the heart muscle and limit damage. If you get to the hospital in a few minutes rather than a few hours, you are more likely to have a better outcome with less complications, and you are less likely to die.


When to call for an ambulance Some people may deny there’s a problem. They don’t want others to make a fuss. Consider this: What’s the worst thing that can happen if this isn’t a heart attack? An unnecessary trip to the hospital. But what’s the worst thing that can happen if it is a heart attack and you ignore it?


Don’t take chances. Call Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea immediately if you are a member on 96 579 6099 (24hr) or if not 112.


Do not try to drive yourself to the hospital. instead....


Call the ambulances


for an ambulance from


Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea have trained staff who can can give you oxygen, heart medications and pain relievers; monitor your heart rhythm and vital signs; and transmit potentially lifesaving information to the hospital to get a jump start on tests and treatment. Plus, arriving at the emergency room by ambulance allows you to bypass the waiting room.


Be prepared: Few men think a heart happen


to that raises attack your them. But it really


will is


something that you should think about - especially if you have any medical condition


risk for


having one. Advance planning may end up making a big difference. The Asociacion Amigos Europeos de Javea ambulance service covers almost all of Costa Blanca North and will come straight to you wherever you are.


Call now and speak with Laure Bolufer on 96 579 6099 and get yourself and your family protected. Being a member can save a life.


ASOCIACION AMIGOS


EUROPEOS DE JAVEA. Avenida Juan Carlos 1, No 69, 03730 Javea, Telephone 96 579 6099 (24 hr) Email: amigos_europeos@yahoo.es. Next month we will cover heart attacks in women which have different symptoms to watch out for.


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