NHS heart attack warning issued over lifesaving early symptoms and 'myths'
dailyrecord.co.ukSpotting early heart attack signs could save thousands of lives according to a new NHS campaign aiming to stop preventable deaths.
A 'mythbusting' NHS campaign has been launched this week to help people spot heart attacks in themselves and others as early medical help 'cannot be underestimated'.
The NHS is encouraging people to dial 999 as soon as they experience early signs of a heart attack, which are: sweating, uneasiness and chest tightness.But the NHS found that fewer than 50 percent of Brits said they would dial 999 if they or somebody else experienced lesser-known heart attack symptoms, The Mirror reported.NHS medical director, Professor Stephen Powis said: "It can be easy to dismiss early symptoms as they don’t always feel severe, but it is never too early to dial 999 in this circumstance – and the faster you act, the better the chance of a full recovery".With over 800,000 Brits visiting hospital every year due to heart attacks, catching the horrors early helps prevent death.
In fact, early treatment increases the survival rate from seven in 10 to nine in 10.Most people know that chest pain is a sign of a heart attack, however there are plenty of other, lesser-known symptoms to look out for.
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