Central chest pain is the most common warning sign
A dull chest pain that radiates to the left arm or jaw; breathlessness and sweating (a combination of which can indicate urgent danger)
Two thirds of the 2,523 people questioned for the BHF YouGov poll admitted they would call a partner, friend, relative, GP or NHS direct before dialling for an ambulance.
Experts warn these delays are costing lives and urge anyone experiencing chest pain – the main symptom of a heart attack, to dial 999 immediately.
Evidence shows that people experiencing heart attack symptoms wait an average of 90 minutes before an ambulance is called.
Professor Peter Weissberg, BHF medical director said: “These statistics portray a very worrying, and perhaps very British, reluctance to call 999 even in the most serious of emergencies.
“Maybe it is our natural reserve and stoicism, but it is costing lives.
“Every second counts when you are having a heart attack, and the quicker you call 999 the greater your chances of survival.”
Published 20-11-2006
© BBC MMVI
hi guys if anyone wants to now any more info on this subject please feel free to email me and ill sort out some info sheets for you
even better hire in the medics for your night
I would never order or buy heart medicin on the internet no matter how good the information is..
My life depends on it :hopeless:
The only right thing to do,is to go to your own doctor,he knows you!!!!!
Started to get some chest pains the other night when i took my ritalin, which was a bit worrying. So im off to the docs when i get back home. Wouldnt call an ambulance though didnt seem severe enough.
Raver you should go to the doctor as soon as possible,Ritalin is very bad for the heart,and that’s why my son never can have it..:hopeless:
You need to be checked
Yeh i will no worries, im off the ritalin, and have stayed away from things like high caffeine drinks aswell, an havnt had any reoccurences, so all seems good till i speak to the GP.
Ive just spoken to my mate back in the UK and he told me about one of his friends who is an ex forces Physical training instructer who still trains and does Triathalons and is very fit who went for a nite out a couple of weeks ago ended up doing some coke and a couple of pills and the next day felt very unwell with what he thought was bad indigestion he kept putting it off going to the doctor but in the end had to go as he was now really ill and and was told that he was having a massive heart attack and been having it for many hours he is still alive but his heart has lost over 40% of its capacity and is permantly damaged my friend says that the guy has aged10-15 yrs overnite and the hospitial says that if he had come in as soon as the symptoms showed themselves they probly could of avoided any real damage but as it is the guy will never be any where like the way he was and all because he didnt believe that he could be having a heart attack so didnt seek medical attencion so be warned if it can happen to some one like that it just goes to show that our own wellbeing is in our own hands most of the time.
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