In partnership with the American College of Cardiology Foundation's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center offers patients quality, complete and advanced cardiac care.
Risk Factors
Blood cholesterol levels
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Tobacco use
Diet
Physical inactivity
Obesity
Alcohol
Heredity
Personal history
Symptoms
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body
Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach
Shortness of breath. This often comes along with chest discomfort, but it can also occur before chest discomfort.
Breaking out in a cold sweat
Nausea
Light-headedness, dizziness, fainting
What You Can Do
Call 911 immediately if you are experiencing symptoms
Prevent and control high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes
Adopt a low-fat diet with less than 30% of calories from fat and consume 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day