Heart attack warning!
Signs that could SAVE YOUR LIFE
Do you know the warning signs?
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NALC joins the Postal Service in asking letter carriers to the know and heed the warning signs of heart attacks.
NALC Director of Safety & Health Brian Hellman urges letter carriers to
know the warning signs, because being alert to the symptoms can save your life and the lives of your coworkers. Too many victims wait too long to seek help, so please don't ignore the telltale signs.
Three simple facts
you should know:
Heart disease is the nation’s number one cause of death, half caused by a heart attack.
Half of all heart attack victims wait more than two hours before seeking help.
If you feel a warning sign(s), seek medical
attention.
Heart attack safety
Warning Signs
Sweating
Shortness of breath
Discomfort or pain between the shoulder blades
Chest or abdominal discomfort or pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, arm or jaw
Chest discomfort, pressure or burning
Indigestion or gas-like pain
Anxiety or nervousness
Dizziness or fainting
Unexplained weakness or fatigue
ACT IMMEDIATELY!
Warning signs can hit everyone differently, so
don't take any chances.
