Heart Health

Heart Health

heart_disease_deathsHeart disease kills one in four Americans. There is no question, it is the number one cause of death in this country, and it’s even more prevalent in our region. Learn more about how to recognize a heart attack, it may just save someone’s life.

Heart attacks have several major warning signs and symptoms:

  • Chest pain or discomfort.
  • Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper stomach.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Nausea, lightheadedness, or cold sweats.

Data and graph courtesy of the CDC.