How to Survive a Heart Attack When You Are Alone

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According to the National Council on Aging, women are nearly twice as likely to live alone as men, which leaves women especially vulnerable to being alone when experiencing a heart attack.

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How to Survive a Heart Attack When You Are Alone

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According to the National Council on Aging, women are nearly twice as likely to live alone as men, which leaves women especially vulnerable to being alone when experiencing a heart attack.

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Knowing the steps to take when a heart attack strikes greatly increases the chances of surviving and thriving afterward.

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Triggers and Timing

Large or extravagant meals can make blood more likely to clot, and intense emotions, either good or bad, can place this vital organ under intense stress.

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You may experience:

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Steps to surviving a heart attack

– Stop what you’re doing – Call 9-1-1 – Contact someone you trust – Take an aspirin

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