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American Heart Month: Early Heart Attack Care
According to Society of Cardiovascular Care, Heart Attacks have beginnings in over 50% of the patients. if recognized in time, these beginnings can be treated before the heart is damaged! Approximately 50% of sudden cardiac deaths occur outside a hospital, suggesting that many people did not act on early warning signs. Additionally, 85% of heart damage occur within the first two hours of a heart attack.
The Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) founder Dr. Raymond Bahr, champions this initiative to encourage early recognition when symptoms may be mild, when for 50% of the people experiencing these symptoms heart attack can be prevented with early treatment BEFORE THE DAMAGE TO THE HEART CAN OCCUR!
EHAC PUBLIC EDUCATION IS THE KEY
Early symptoms that people may or may not experience any or all of include:
- Nausea
- Pain that travels down the one or both arms
- Jaw pain
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Chest pressure, squeezing or discomfort
- Back pain
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling fullness
YOU CAN Commit to these three steps:
1. Learn the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack
2. Share the Early Heart Attack Care with others
3. Take the pledge
EHAC PLEDGE
I understand that heart attacks have beginnings that may include chest pain discomfort, shortness of breath, shoulder and or arm pain, and weakness. These may occur hours or weeks before the actual heart attack.
I solemnly pledge that if it happens to me or anyone I know,
I will call 9 – 1 – 1 or activate our Emergency Medical Services.
