 "...that the majority of women believe that breast cancer is a bigger health threat than heart disease? Actually, heart disease kills 6 times as many women each year as breast and lung cancers combined." 
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he National Heart Council supports emergency training programs, provides equipment, and helps to fund educational and research programs aimed at combating heart attacks and heart disease. The Council produces an award-winning radio program called “The Heart of the Matter -- America's Radio Health Source.”
Take a look at the radio program pages for more info on heart-related issues, or read how to obtain a free brochure, "5-Minute Guide to Heart Attack Prevention and Survival," or the "Heart Attack Survival Manual."
NEW! The National Heart Council announces Straight from the Heart - a short but powerful educational video-based program to help avoid heart attack and assist in the recovery from one (with appeal across races and genders). To learn more, click here.
What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart is severly reduced or stopped. The medical term is "myocardial infarction." The causes of heart attacks are a blocked artery from buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, or a blood clot in a coronary artery. The heart falters and blood is unable to be pumped through the heart.
Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
If you experience any of the following warning signs, go to a hospital immediately!
Pressure, squeezing or pain in the chest for more than two minutes.
Pain may come on slowly and build up. It is often "diffused" or spread out.
Severe pain, dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath.
Pain or strange sensation in the jaw or arms.
Remember: Denying these danger signs can kill you! Get medical help immediately.
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Are You at Risk?
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Heart Rate or Pulse
Knowing how to measure your heart rate or pulse, can help you to learn about your own degree of fitness and can help to detect potential medical problems that should be brought to the attention of your physician. Click here to learn more about heart rate.
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