Heart attacks are more common during the holidays than any other time of the year. Stress, strained finances, and unhealthy eating and drinking are among the possible culprits.
Give yourself the gift of life
Don't ignore a holiday heart attack
You may be tempted to shrug off signs and symptoms of a heart attack because you don't want to spoil the holidays. But it's crucial to act fast. Minutes can mean the difference between whether or not you'll live to celebrate another holiday. Call 911 if you have:
- Pain or discomfort in your chest.
- Discomfort or pain in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
- Shortness of breath without or without chest pain.
- Light-headedness, nausea or vomiting, or if you break out in a cold sweat.
Your heart does a lot of work! Exercise combined with eating a properly-balanced diet, as well as maintaining normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels, goes a long way with the care of your heart.
Despite our best efforts, sometimes we need extra care. Hamilton Physician Group’s cardiologists are here to provide you with expert heart care. Our cardiology services have consistently been rated as some of the best heart care in the nation.
Call Hamilton Physician Group - Cardiology for an appointment today - 706-226-3434.
Source: American Heart Association