{"id":45239,"date":"2015-02-05T21:50:24","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T01:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miserybay.usanethosting.com\/wordpress\/?p=45239"},"modified":"2015-02-05T21:50:24","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T01:50:24","slug":"heart-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/archive1\/heart-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your heart healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"hearth\"Surviving a heart attack
\nBy the time you finish reading this article, nearly five people in the U.S. will have a heart attack, two of which will not survive.
\nWhen we think of a heart attack, we usually envision someone suddenly clutching their chest, and falling to the floor, overcome with intense pain. But recognizing a heart attack isn’t always that easy.
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\nMore often than not, heart attacks start with mild pain or discomfort, leading the person to believe their condition isn’t all that serious. As a result, heart attack sufferers sometimes wait too long before getting help.
\nWhen it comes to surviving a heart attack, time is of the essence. Know the symptoms of a heart attack to increase your odds of surviving with the best possible outcome. Symptoms may include:
\n\u00b7 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.
\n\u00b7 Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
\n\u00b7 Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.
\nOther symptoms may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.
\nIt’s also important to take steps to control factors that may put you at greater risk for developing heart disease and suffering a heart attack. Those risk factors include:
\n\u00b7 High blood cholesterol
\n\u00b7 High blood pressure
\n\u00b7 Diabetes
\n\u00b7 Tobacco use
\n\u00b7 Secondhand smoke
\n\u00b7 Alcohol use
\n\u00b7 Unhealthy weight
\n\u00b7 Lack of regular physical activity
\n\u00b7 Poor diet
\n\u00b7 Unmanaged stress and anger
\nKnowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and calling 9-1-1 right away are crucial to the most positive outcome after having a heart attack.
\nFor more information, talk with your doctor or visit the American Heart Association’s website at www.heart.org<\/a>. There you’ll find a variety of tools to improve your heart and overall health. Topics include smoking cessation, weight and stress management, heart-healthy healthy recipes, tips for shopping and dining out, and much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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