Women are More Likely to Die of a Heart Attack Than Men
Research finds women have a 20% higher risk of heart failure after a heart attack than men (often because of ignoring early warnings).

Most Heart Attacks are First-Time Attacks
Of the nearly 805,000 people in the United States who experience a heart attack each year, 605,000 have their first heart attack.

Heart Disease Care is Expensive
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates heart disease costs the United States $219 billion each year. These costs include care services, medications and premature death.

Aspirin Can Help Reduce Heart Attack Damage
At the first sign of chest discomfort, chewing an uncoated aspirin can help reduce the amount of damage to the heart muscles during a heart attack.

Heart Attack Death Can Happen Extremely Fast
Around half of heart attack deaths occur within one hour of the heart attack – outside a hospital. Minutes matter if you’re experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 9-1-1. The longer a person goes without treatment, the greater the damage.

Heart Attacks Can Occur in Young People
While more than 80% of people who die of coronary heart disease are at least 65 years old, heart attacks can happen much earlier in life. Risk factors for heart attacks in young people include:

Family history of heart disease
Tobacco use
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Diabetes
High cholesterol levels
Obesity
Lack of physicial activity

No matter what your age never ignore warning signs of heart attack.