Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Introduction

Did you know that most deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by a heart attack? In the UK, there are nearly 200,000 hospital visits each year due to heart attacks – that's one every three minutes. In the 1960s, more than seven out of ten heart attacks in the UK were fatal, but today, at least seven out of ten people survive. An estimated 915,000 people alive in the UK today, including 640,000 men and 275,000 women, have survived a heart attack, according to the British Heart Foundation.

It is vital that you know the symptoms of a heart attack and that you can call for help immediately. A personal alarm system from Careline can provide this service. Today, we take a quick look at some of the common and less-common symptoms of a heart attack, before going on to explain how we can help.

What is a Heart Attack?

A heart attack is a serious, and potentially fatal, medical emergency. During a heart attack, the supply of blood to your heart is suddenly blocked, often by a blood clot. A lack of blood can cause serious damage to the heart muscle, so you need to find help immediately.

The Common Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Health professionals and studies say that the most common symptoms of a heart attack, given for both genders, include chest tightness, along with pain in the chest, neck, jaw, arms, or back. A lack of breath, coughing, sweating, and feeling sick are also common in both men and women.

Heart Attack Alarm System

If you are experiencing the symptoms listed above, you could be at increased risk of a heart attack. If you are experiencing a heart attack, it may not always be possible to reach a telephone or call for help. Fortunately, this is where our personal alarm system could end up saving your life. All you need to do if you feel unwell is press the button on your device. This sends an alert to our 24/7 Emergency Care Team, who operate all year round. A member of the Care Team will try to speak with you through either your device or over the loudspeaker on the base unit, before calling selected family members, friends, or neighbours to come and assist you. These people will be known as your emergency contacts, and will be chosen by you during the purchasing process. The emergency services will also be contacted on your behalf, should you need their assistance. The speed of this process could end up saving your life. Find the right alarm for you today.