Within the framework of the “Go Red For Women” campaign, the National Movement of the American Heart Association (American Heart Association – AHA) to end heart disease and stroke in women in women, it is warned that cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in women in the United States.
Since 2004, “Go Red For Women” has approached the awareness and clinical care gaps of the greatest threat to women’s health, cardiovascular diseases (ECV). In this way they are prepared to meet the changing needs of women now, and in any age, stage and season of their lives as their reliable and relevant source of credible and equitable health solutions.
Aha emphasizes that:
– Almost 45 % of women over 20 live with some type of cardiovascular disease.
– Less than half of women who enter pregnancy in the US have optimal cardiovascular health.
– Women go through unique stages of life, such as pregnancy and menopause, which can put them at greater risk of CDV.
Warning signals
I have probably heard of the pressure or chest pain that a person can feel during a heart attack. This is universally true, but women can also have symptoms that are not chest pain during a heart attack and less obvious warning signs.
So, How do I know if I am having a heart attack if the symptoms are not always obvious? … Take into account the following about the symptoms of a heart attack:
– Chest pain, but not always
– Pain or pressure at the bottom of the chest or at the top of the abdomen
– Pain in the jaw, the neck or the top of the back
– Nausea or vomiting
– Difficulty breathing
– Floor
– Cold sweat feeling
– Indigestion
– Extreme fatigue
Symptoms of extreme fatigue and nausea or vomiting occur in women. They can also describe the chest pain in different ways. For some, you can feel more like a pressure. For others, it can be oppression. The important thing is that, if you feel something wrong, seek help.
Next, some more data on women and heart attacks are included:
– Women are more likely to have more than one heart attack symptom.
– Many women report that they felt something strange before having a heart attack, although they cannot determine why.
– You better examine you to see if you have a heart attack, even if you are not sure what it is.
What to do if you have a heart attack?
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, do the following:
– Call 911 immediately and follow the operator’s instructions. Do not drive to the hospital. The more I expect, the more difficult it will be to treat a heart attack. The symptoms of a heart attack that last more than 5 minutes must lead to an emergency call.
– Report to the 911 operator your address. Say: “I think I’m having a heart attack.” Do not hang the phone.
– Follow the instructions given by the 911 operator. You may ask you to take an aspirin or nitroglycerin if you have it.
– Try to keep calm as much as possible and breathe deep and slow while waiting for emergency services.
– Open the door. Lie on the ground where emergency services can see it.
Women who believe they are healthy often interpret the symptoms of a heart attack because they do not believe they can happen to them. That is why it is essential to learn about heart attacks, know the numbers and lead a healthy life.
National Day to Dress up
February 7, 2025 is the “National Wear Red Day” (“National Day of Dressing in Red), an emblematic date of the American heart (American Heart Month). This first Friday of February, unique the American Heart Association to dress in red and help to raise awareness about the main cause of death in women: cardiovascular diseases. More information in HTTPS: www.goredforwomen.org .
