February is designated “American Heart Month” by the American Heart Association and has been for nearly 50 years.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.  that is equal to 2,200 deaths per day.  Learn how you can reduce your risk.

Common symptoms of a heart attack include:

* Unusually heavy pressure on the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back
* Sharp upper-body pain in the neck, back, and jaw
* Severe shortness of breath
* Cold sweats
* Unusual or unexplained tiredness
* Unfamiliar dizziness or light-headedness
* Unexplained nausea or vomiting

It is so important to know time is of the essence. The sooner emergency medical systems are activated during a heart attack, the better chances for health and survival.

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