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Finding answers. Far life.
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH.
PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT''. PLEASE GIVE.
Emergency signals -are you prepared?
Knowing when you're having a heart attack can save your life. Women
especially need to be aware that they, too,. have the same risks as men.
It is estimated that about 75,000
heart attacks occur every year in
Canada. And yet, some people still
think that heart attacks only happen
to men. This is simply not true. That's
why this year, the Heart and Stroke
Foundation launched a national
campaign called The. Heart Truth,
which raises awareness among women
about their risk of cardiovascular
disease -- their leading cause of death
- . and emphasizes the need to fund
more. studies on women. Because
many women don't think they are at
risk, are not aware or ignore signs and
symptoms, they often put off seeking
medical treatment when needed.
Over the next five years, Foundation
studies will provide more answers.
In the meantime, we urge women
to take charge of their heart health
today. Thousands of Canadians die
from heart attacks every year because
they . don't get medical treatment
quickly enough. Whether you're a
woman or a man, learn to recognize
the signals of a heart attack, so you
can react quickly to save a life.
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WARNING SIGN
PAIN
• Sudden discomfort or pain that
does not go away with rest
• Pain that may be inthe chest,
neck, jaw, shoulder, arms or back
• Pain that may feel like burning,
squeezing, heaviness, tightness
or pressure
• In women, pain may be more
vague
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
• Difficulty breathing
NAUSEA
• Indigestion or vomiting
SWEATING
• Cool, clammy skin
FEAR
• Anxiety or denial
If you are experiencing any of these
signals, you should CALL 9-1-1 or your
local emergency number immediately,
. or have someone call for you.
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KNOW YOUR
Heart Truth
Top risk factors
for women
• Smoking
• Being physically inactive
• Eating a diet high in:saturated
and trans fat
Unique risk factors
• Triglycerides, a blood fat
• Pregnancy
• Oral contraceptives
• Hormones and their effects
on the cardiovascular system
To learn more about women's
unique risks for heart disease,
go to thehearttruth•ca
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