Those who walked or more vigorously exercised for at least 2 1/2 hours a week had about 30% less incidence of circulatory disease. The participants who walked for 45 minutes, 5 days per week had 45% less cardiovascular disease.

It was discovered that simple walking is just as good as jogging, running or other more active exercise. Walking briskly had slightly more benefit than a slower pace.

However, those who sit much of the time during their day are worse off, even though they exercise. It is important to get up and move around frequently.

It is expected that the same benefit of walking and other exercise occurs for other segments of the population as well.

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The American Red Cross encourages everyone to be aware of . . .

THE SIGNALS OF A HEART ATTACK:

~Persistent chest pain or discomfort (which can range from discomfort to an unbearable crushing sensation in the chest) that lasts longer than 3 to 5 minutes or is not relieved by resting, changing position, oral medication, or goes away and then comes back;

~Discomfort, pain or pressure in either arm; that spreads to the shoulder, neck or jaw;

~Breathing difficulty, which may cause dizziness;

~Nausea;

~Skin appearance, which may be pale or bluish in color. The face may be moist or may sweat profusely;

~Unconsciousness.

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To care for a heart attack victim:

-Recognize the signals of a heart attack;

-Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number for help;

-Convince and help the victim to stop activity and rest comfortably;

-Try to obtain additional information about the victim's condition;

-Assist with medication, if prescribed;

-Monitor the victim's condition;

-Be prepared to give CPR and use an AED if the victim's heart stops beating;

Often a heart attack victim experiences chest pain that does not go away; the pain may spread to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw or back. It is usually not relieved by resting, changing position or taking medicine.

If the pain is severe or does not go away in 3-5 minutes, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number at once. A heart attack victim may deny that any signal is serious. If it appears as though the victim is having a heart attack, stay calm, reassure the victim, and call 9-1-1 (or your local emergency number).

RESOURCES for caring for a heart attack:
American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care. JAMA. 1992; 268(16): 2135-2302.

Criley JM, Blaufuss AH, Kissel GL. Cough-induced cardiac compression.
JAMA, 1976; 236:1246-1250.

Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care - International Consensus on Science.

 

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POSSIBLE HEART-ATTACK SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE

The article below has been derived from an article that was passed around on the Internet which we have edited. This article has NEVER been published or endorsed by Rochester General Hospital, as reported in the circulating e-mail. Although it was published by The Mended Hearts, Inc., they now do NOT support it's dissemination because of the danger in doing the described procedure without expert supervision.

The American Heart Association does NOT recommend this procedure be used without medical supervision.

The American Red Cross DISCOURAGES teaching this technique because of the danger of misapplication and until it is proven through studies.

We present it here only because it is worth knowing for the special circumstance when it could save a life.

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HOW TO SURVIVE

A HEART-STOPPING HEART ATTACK

WHEN ALONE

Many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack. Since heart attacks are occurring more often among younger people, this information is important for every adult.

CAUTION: This article has been circulating on the Internet without adequate cautionary warnings.

VERY IMPORTANT: This technique should ONLY be done if you are ALONE AND just about to go UNCONSCIOUS because the heart is not pumping enough blood to get adequate oxygen to the brain. It could be VERY DANGEROUS to do this in other heart attack circumstances.

If your heart is still pumping enough blood to stay conscious, call your emergency phone number (usually 9-1-1) and follow the guidance of experts.


"COUGH CPR"
Without help, the person whose heart STOPS BEATING PROPERLY, and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.

A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two-seconds without stopping until the heart is felt to be beating normally again, or until expert help is available.

Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs, and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm.

In this way, a heart attack victim who is losing consciousness can get to a phone and, between breaths and coughs, they can call for help. Ask the emergency personnel on the phone for further guidance.

This information could save a life!

Again -- ONLY use this technique if the heart is not pumping enough blood and oxygen to stay conscious to make an emergency call.

 

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