Some heart attacks are intense and quite obvious.  However, most heart attacks are more subtle, often beginning with mild pain or discomfort.  What’s important is to recognize the following signs.  If they are brought on with activity and improve with rest, act quickly and call your doctor.

 
Call 911 immediately if you experience warning signs of a heart attack
 

·          Chest discomfort (pain, squeezing, pressure) that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away but then comes back.

 

·          Pain or discomfort in upper body (neck, arms, jaw, back, even stomach)

 

·          Shortness of breath with activity

 

·          Lightheadedness, dizziness

 

·          Cold sweat

 

·          Nausea

 

·          Fatigue

 

Heart Health Screenings

 

Lincoln City:

Samaritan Surgical Clinic

March 10, 8:00 am to Noon

Call to register:  541-557-6208

 

Newport:

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, Conference room B
Second Thursdays, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Call for information: Clark, 541-563-5016

 

February 2, 2007 is National Wear Red Day.  Show your support for women’s heart disease awareness. 

 

Questions to ask your doctor

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Topics:

Patient Education Handouts

February is Heart Month

Heart Health

CPR

Women and Heart Disease

Tips for a heart healthy diet

 

 

 

38505 Brooten Rd,

 

Suite A, PO Box 655,

 

Pacific City, OR  97135

 

For Appointments:

 

503-965-6555

  

Fax: 503-965-6800

Bayshore Family

 

Medicine

Heart Attack Warning Signs