Women & Heart Disease
If you think heart attacks are for men only, then think again.
Many women tend to think only men have heart attacks. So they ignore or misread the symptoms; chest pain, dizziness, sweating, nausea; and wait hours before calling 911 or going to the Emergency Department.
Joanne Stevens of Hattiesburg didn't think she was a candidate for a heart attack. Fortunately, Joanne immediately went to Forrest General Hospital when she began experiencing the symptoms of her heart attack.
Getting immediate medical help vastly improves the chances of surviving a heart attack. Recognizing the symptoms and acting quickly can also minimize damage to the heart muscle. Because she got medical help quickly, Joanne recovered fully from her heart attack and suffered no permanent damage.
Heart attack is the leading killer of women in the United States. If you experience the symptoms of a heart attack, don't wait.
Get help immediately.
E-mail FGH OnCall or call us at 1-800-844-4445 for more information about Heart Disease.
