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Warning Signs of a Heart AttackThe most common signs of an impending heart attack are:
Not all these warning signs occur in every heart attack. If some start to occur, do not wait. Get help immediately! Heart attack is a medical emergency - call 911! Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one killer of American males and females. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), approximately every 33 seconds an American will suffer some type of coronary event and almost every minute, someone will die from it. Heredity, although not a controllable risk factor, does play a role in heart disease risk. In fact, children of parents who have heart disease are more likely to develop heart disease later in life. Because individuals with a family history of heart disease are at a greater risk, it is important to focus on controllable risk factors such as not smoking, keeping cholesterol and blood pressure within a normal range, becoming physically active and maintaining a healthy weight. Don't Wait Until It's Too Late Studies have shown that signs of heart disease begin developing in childhood. It is a well-established fact that high blood cholesterol levels play a role in the development of coronary heart disease in adults. Because studies have shown that signs of atherosclerosis begins in childhood, lowering levels of elevated blood cholesterol in children and adolescents is beneficial. An encouraging tidbit: Damage to the heart after a heart attack may not be permanent after all! New York Medical College researchers have discovered that muscle cells in the heart appear to be capable of regeneration. They are now working on treatments to accelerate that natural healing process. *Source for article information: American Heart Association Courtesy of FitnessandFreebies.com Back to Previous Page
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