Love Your Heart Tip #3
A heart-saving story about women and heart disease—straight from a survivor.
Brought to you by the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women
Today’s message is from Brenda Harper-Davis, who suffered a heart attack at age 52.
Three years ago, I attended a free CPR training class my employer offered. I have a family history of heart disease and thought I might need CPR skills someday to save thelife of someone close to me. I never imagined my own life was in jeopardy at that very moment — I had a heart attack later that night. I’m alive today because my daughter took quick action and called 9-1-1.If you or someone close to you experiences the symptoms of a heart attack — pain in the chest, back, neck, jaw or stomach, as well as shortness of breath and lightheadedness, nausea or breaking out in a cold sweat – don’t waste a single second.
Call for the help that could save your heart and your life. Look for these symptoms:
* Chest discomfort that feels like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
* Discomfort in other areas of the upper body, such as one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
* Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.
* Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Please share this lifesaving message with at least one other woman today.
Take action to love your heart!
