a friend posted this, #1 killer of women is heart attack.
H E P P P
Recently read about Ladykillers. #1 killer of women is -- heart attack. I knew that. But the article reminded me that the research re that is done by men, for men and therefore naturally results in "male pattern recognition". We see it on television, in movies -- chest pain and left arm pain radiating down from shoulder. That's what we're all familiar with. Associating heart attack with those symptoms.
However, women, whose bodies, arteries, etc. are different, should be aware of the signs of heart attack in women! Right?!
Just saw a standup routine by Rosie O'Donnell, who apparently had a major heart attack (? last August). She relates it in her funny way, though speaking of almost dying. She devised an acronym to help women remember the signs.
H E P P P, which she does to a rap routine is that handy tool we all need. HOT (like nothing you've ever experienced even through menopause). EXHAUSTED as totally wiped out. PALE (turning white -- w/apologies to African Americans who need to check that out, she googled but couldn't find anything).
PAIN -- anywhere (jaw, neck, back, shoulder...) and PUKE cause the nausea generally ends with that.
I've also read that sweating and shortness of breath go with heart attack, but again, I'm not sure if that refers to men only or includes women.
Regardless, if H E P P P applies -- call 911 immediately! Don't drive yourself. Unlock the front door if you're alone, and lock the dogs in a room, so they don't run out of the house.
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FURTHEST thing from my mind, no OCD here!!!
