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Heart attack is the number one cause of death in men and women each year. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack is vital for prompt recognition and treatment. Here are some of the classic signs you may be experiencing a heart attack…
Chest pain in center of the chest
Pains spreading down both arms, to the jaw, head or back
Nausea/a feeling of indigestion
Shortness of breath or lightheadedness
Sweating
Vomiting
Pain in the middle of the upper abdomen
Arm pain, more commonly in the left arm, but can be both arms
Heartburn
Upper back pain
General feeling of illness or panic attack
If feel you are having a heart attack and are alone you should take these following steps, they may save your life…
Call 9-1-1 immediately. This should always be the first step taken
Chew one tablet of aspirin slowly. Consult your doctor today whether this is an appropriate action given your medical history
Remain calm and do as little as possible. Exertion can strain your heart and make things worse
Force yourself to cough repeatedly and vigorously. A breath and a cough should be repeated roughly every two seconds without stopping until help arrives. The coughing squeezes the heart and keeps blood circulating, while the breathing gets oxygen into the lungs
Apply magnesium oil topically on your skin directly on your heart