Heart Attack Stories | NHS

Heart Attack Stories | NHS


Heart Attack Stories | NHS

Shushila and Asif share their stories about having a heart attack. Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Neha Sekhri conveys the symptoms and advises to call 999, if you notice any of the symptoms.

The early signs of a heart attack can vary – the most common symptoms include squeezing across the chest and a feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms. For more information visit https://www.nhs.uk/heartattack

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0.4 -> The early signs of a heart attack can vary.
2.64 -> The most common include squeezing across the chest,
6.32 -> a feeling of unease
7.56 -> and a sense that something just isn’t right.
11.68 -> The day I had my heart attack
12.92 -> was the first day of term.
14.4 -> I had excruciating pain at the back of my neck and into my abdomen.
18.56 -> I thought I was suffering from food poisoning
20.68 -> from the meal I had eaten the previous night.
23.36 -> I didn't realise I was having a heart attack
25.32 -> because I’m healthy.
26.48 -> I don’t smoke and I don’t drink.
29.76 -> On the day of the heart attack
31.12 -> I had some chest pain in the night,
33.4 -> but I ignored it and went to sleep.
36.08 -> The next morning,
36.96 -> I had the same pain which was in my left arm.
40.16 -> I did not realise I was having a heart attack.
43 -> I thought the chest pain was due to some heavy lifting
45.68 -> I had done the previous day.
47.4 -> It’s really important to call 999 straight away.
51.6 -> Acting quickly can help save your life.
54.04 -> Had I gone to hospital sooner,
55.88 -> 30 per cent of my damaged heart tissue
57.84 -> may well have been saved.
61.44 -> My advice to others with any signs of a heart attack
64.84 -> is to call 999 straight away and don’t wait,
68.72 -> especially if you experience any chest pain.
71.84 -> It can be easy to dismiss the early signs of a heart attack,
75.12 -> as the symptoms don’t always feel severe.
78.32 -> It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms. 

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6IMm62eEvg