February is American Heart Month. We love all of our Patch readers, and we want you all to take care of your hearts. So today we give you two sets of five things in one. Chilton Hospital offers information on the risk factors for heart disease, and symptoms of a heart attack.
The risk factors associated with heart disease include:
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- family history
- cigarette smoking
- sedentary lifestyle
Symptoms of a heart attack include:
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- Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone
- Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, or arm
- Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn)
- Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
- Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath
- Rapid or irregular heartbeats
Take care of yourselves, Jefferson Patch readers. We want you around for a long time!
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