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Learn CPR to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe

Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately after someone has had a heart attack can double the chances of survival. Considering that the vast majority of heart attacks occur at home, it’s a smart idea to be prepared. Sign up your entire family for a CPR class today!

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Know the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women

Many women don't seek prompt treatment for a heart attack because the signs are different in women than the "classic" crushing chest pain in men. A woman is more likely to experience shortness of breath, weakness and unusual fatigue when having a heart attack. If you have any of these symptoms, call an ambulance immediately.

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Heart Attack Signs

Men and women may differ in their experience of heart attack symptoms. For men, the most common sign of a heart attack is pain or pressure in the chest. Women are more likely than men to have unusual or "atypical" signs of a heart attack. Some of these symptoms may come and go.

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