Much like when I learned that drowning almost never looks like it does on TV, learning that a heart attack almost never feels like it looks like it feels on TV is startling, but ultimately incredibly helpful.
Over on KevinMD today, Carolyn Thomas not only share her experience of having a heart attack, but the experience of many other women. Reading all their descriptions I'm struck by how diverse the symptoms are, how long you can go on with heart issues and not realize it, and mostly how much a hypochondriac it might turn me into for a while.
I'm a big believer, though, in listening to your gut, following your instincts, and paying attention to your body...even when you think it may make you look silly. So, a little short-term hypochondria is OK with me.
I encourage you to check out the post and familiarize yourself with the ways a heart attack can manifest that don't include gripping your chest and falling to the ground instantly.
I think the first thing an individual could do to minimize their self from gripping their chest and falling into ground is to avoid panic attack. They must always think their safety for them not to aggravate the problem during attack episode.
Posted by: Stefanie Bill | January 17, 2011 at 11:08 PM
wow!!! This was really surprising. I think that also will get a little bit hypochondriac for a while. But is really good to know this.
Posted by: Back Pain | August 10, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Yes, real experience is very different from reel experience. I think how painful and dreadful is heart attack can be understood only by persons who experienced it.
Posted by: Jupitor Chakma | August 17, 2011 at 06:34 AM
I personally have never experienced a Heart Attack but, I have heard that the feeling is very discomforting, you feel a tight ache, pressure, fullness or squeezing in the center of your chest lasting more than a few minutes.
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Posted by: Maria Lopez | August 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM
This is a very helpful post. Most of us don't even go to are regular doctor visit anymore.
Posted by: Back Pain | October 04, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Thank you for sharing this information about the signs of heart attacks. Your comments were helpful and very informative.
Posted by: David Davis | May 02, 2012 at 05:21 PM