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Show AHA warns Americans of early heart attacks signs p Utah residents will join thousands of other American Heart Association volunteers across the country this month in disseminating information about how to recognize rec-ognize the early warning signs of a heart attack and the need to obtain immediate medical care. "February is American Heart Month and we have adopted the theme, 'This Emergency Demands Urgency,'" Urgen-cy,'" said Gary Garff, chairman of the board of the American Heart Association, Utah affiliate. "We're drawing attention to the fact that more lives could be saved every year if people just recognized the signs that a heart attack is taking place. Once they take a few seconds to learn the symptoms, we want them to know that fast action is needed in order to save that person's per-son's life. That is our message to the public during our American Heart Month Campaign. A heart attack can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime, and the symptoms may vary, but the usual warning signs are: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting two minutes or longer. fj Pain spreading to the shoulder, neck or arms. Pain with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. These signs may not occur in every heart attack. But if you or someone else has these symptoms, act quickly. quick-ly. It is an emergency that demands urgency. In addition to disseminating heart-health information, informa-tion, volunteers will be seeking vital funds for the AHA. Contributions collected by volunteers support research, re-search, professional and public education and community com-munity service programs. For more information about the American Heart Association call 322-5601 in the Salt Lake area or 1-800-523-7472 from all other Utah areas. |