Act In Time

Coronary heart disease is America's No. 1 killer. Stroke is No. 3 and a leading cause of serious disability. Each year, about 1.1 million Americans suffer a heart attack. It is thus very important to reduce your risk factors by knowing the warning signs, and keeping yourself absolutely confident about how exactly to respond quickly and properly if warning signs occur.

The following are warning signs: Chest discomfort, uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain; Discomfort in other areas of the upper body like one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach; Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort; Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute , with a few partner organizations, have launched a new "Act in Time" campaign to increase people's awareness of heart attack and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately at the onset of heart attack symptoms. For details, visit their website 'Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs'. Please be prepared and save yourself and your dearest ones.