Heart attacks: the 2 biggest mistakes people make
Two of the biggest and most dangerous mistakes people make about heart attacks are:
1) assuming the signs are the same for everyone
2) dismissing their symptoms and thinking they’ll just go away. This results in people not acting quickly enough.
Something we hear cardiologists say frequently is, “time is muscle”. Meaning, the longer it takes for someone to seek medical treatment for a heart attack the higher the risk of the heart muscle dying.
Taking the steps to learn what the early warning signs of a heart attack are and what to do should they arise can help you seek treatment sooner.
Below are 2 videos we have created with Cardiologists Dr Ravi Bhindi and Dr Ashleigh Dind discussing heart health specifically for men and women. Please take the time to watch them and share them with your loved ones so everyone can be informed on what to look out for.
Men’s heart health
Learn about men’s heart health below with cardiologist Professor Ravi Bhindi.
Learn what the warning signs are for a heart attack and what to do should they arise, some simple steps to keep heart healthy and what to look out for if you experience a heart event or heart surgery.
Women’s heart health
Learn about women’s heart health below with cardiologist Dr Ashleigh Dind.
Learn what the warning signs of a heart attack are for women, the role menopause plays on a woman’s heart health and what steps you can take before menopause to protect your heart.
Together, we can change the future of heart disease.
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