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Heart Month

Did You Know?

Early symptoms occur in 50% of heart attack patients. Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) is a program designed to help you recognize these signs as early as weeks before the actual attack.

See the Signs

There are general signs and symptoms of a heart attack that can affect different parts of your body, not just your heart. Be proactive with your heart health, make sure you know these signs and symptoms so you can act quickly.

General Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack:

• Anxiety
• Jaw pain
• Excessive fatigue
• Weakness, dizziness or exhaustion
• Chest pressure
• Squeezing aching or burning on the left or right side of the chest
• Nausea or vomiting
• Feeling of fullness
• Shortness of breath
• Shoulder pain
• Pain or numbness that travels down one or both arms

 

 

Recognize Risk Factors

Certain health conditions, lifestyle factors, your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. Understanding your personal risk for heart disease is the first step to effectively managing your heart health. Calculate your heart risk now and share the results with your primary care provider. Don’t have one? No problem. Request an appointment with one of our TMH Physician Partners – Primary Care offices.

General Heart Attack Risk Factors

• High blood pressure
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Overweight or obese
• Use of tobacco products
• Metabolic disease, diabetes or other illnesses
• Family history of cardiovascular disease
• Chest pain, pressure, burning, tightness or aching that comes and goes

Calculate Your Risk Now

Take it to Heart

Our cardiologists are here to help you better understand heart attacks by outlining what they are, what causes them and the procedures, treatments and medications we use to treat them.

TMH, At the Heart of It All

At Tallahassee Memorial, you and your heart have access to one of the most advanced heart and vascular programs in the Southeast.

Our cardiovascular physicians perform more complex procedures and clinical research than any other program in our region. From Cardio-Oncology to Heart Surgery and everything in between, there’s no need to go anywhere else for advanced cardiovascular care.