Heart Attacks
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- lacemaker2004
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Heart Attacks
My Stitching Friends,
I wanted to tell you about my mother-in-law who had a heart attack last night. She's in good health and eats fairly well but this was one she didn't see coming. One of her arteries was completely blocked. She went upstairs to hem a pair of pants last night and started having intense pressure (like an elephant sitting on her chest were her words). She came back downstairs and tried to relax thinking it would pass. When she because sick after dinner (nausea an vomiting is a sign they don't necessarily talk about much), she decided to go to the hospital. They thought it through enough to luckily call 911 because the parametics started her on meds.
As of this time she's in good shape, they put a stint in and is off all the iv's. She'll most likely be moved from ICU this afternoon. She sounds good but still it was close.
My desire for you is to know the signs. Remember the signs are different for women versus men. The best thing you can do is prevent it by exercising, watching your weight and diet but if you have any of the signs, get medical attention. Don't just put it off, thinking it will pass. The longer you wait the more damage that is caused.
Alyson
I wanted to tell you about my mother-in-law who had a heart attack last night. She's in good health and eats fairly well but this was one she didn't see coming. One of her arteries was completely blocked. She went upstairs to hem a pair of pants last night and started having intense pressure (like an elephant sitting on her chest were her words). She came back downstairs and tried to relax thinking it would pass. When she because sick after dinner (nausea an vomiting is a sign they don't necessarily talk about much), she decided to go to the hospital. They thought it through enough to luckily call 911 because the parametics started her on meds.
As of this time she's in good shape, they put a stint in and is off all the iv's. She'll most likely be moved from ICU this afternoon. She sounds good but still it was close.
My desire for you is to know the signs. Remember the signs are different for women versus men. The best thing you can do is prevent it by exercising, watching your weight and diet but if you have any of the signs, get medical attention. Don't just put it off, thinking it will pass. The longer you wait the more damage that is caused.
Alyson
So sorry to hear of your mom-in-law. Glad she got help quickly. A lot of women don't know the signs. My BF's mom had one and the symptoms were strange. Ache in her jaw and backache were the two she had. We must educate ourselves. Even bypass surgery is harder for women cause our arteries are smaller than men.
All the best to your MIL and I hope she gets out of hospital soon. Linda
All the best to your MIL and I hope she gets out of hospital soon. Linda
Linda
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Linda,
You're right. The following is taken from Mayo Clinics webpage:
Common heart attack symptoms in women
Women may have all, none, many or a few of the typical heart attack symptoms. For women, as for men, the most common symptom of a heart attack is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest. But women are more likely than are men to also have symptoms unrelated to chest pain, such as:
Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain or "heartburn"
Sweating
Lightheadedness or dizziness
Unusual or unexplained fatigue
The sad thing is women are more likely to die from heart attacks because the symptoms are so vague and unusual.
Alyson
You're right. The following is taken from Mayo Clinics webpage:
Common heart attack symptoms in women
Women may have all, none, many or a few of the typical heart attack symptoms. For women, as for men, the most common symptom of a heart attack is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest. But women are more likely than are men to also have symptoms unrelated to chest pain, such as:
Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain or "heartburn"
Sweating
Lightheadedness or dizziness
Unusual or unexplained fatigue
The sad thing is women are more likely to die from heart attacks because the symptoms are so vague and unusual.
Alyson
Wow such a close call and we are never sure of when or who it might happen to. So glad that it all worked out for your MIL. Since I have a family history of Heart Attacks and High Blood Pressure I have to be extra careful. Already have to take a pill a day for the blood pressure. Thanks for the heads up and the extra information to help us all be more aware.
Good wishes for a fast recovery.
Good wishes for a fast recovery.
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i had often heard that women differe greatly from men...and that women tend to die from heart problems more then men..makes you really pay attention..hope for a speedy recovery for her!
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