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  3. Heart attack deaths more likely during winter holiday season than any other time of year
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Published: December 07, 2021

Heart attack deaths more likely during winter holiday season than any other time of year

The American Heart Association suggests ways to prepare for heart healthy holidays in order to avoid heart attacks
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Common heart attack warning signs infographic 

Body outline with information on each body area that corresponds to the warning signs below:

  1. Pain or discomfort in chest (over the chest)
  2. Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting (over the head)
  3. Jaw, neck or back pain (over the neck)
  4. Discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder Over the arm/shoulder)
  5. Shortness of breath (over the lungs)

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AHA Heart attack warning-signs infographic

AHA Heart attack warning-signs infographic

Common heart attack warning signs infographic 

Body outline with information on each body area that corresponds to the warning signs below:

  1. Pain or discomfort in chest (over the chest)
  2. Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting (over the head)
  3. Jaw, neck or back pain (over the neck)
  4. Discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder Over the arm/shoulder)
  5. Shortness of breath (over the lungs)

Learn more at Heart.org/HeartAttack | Heart attack warning signs in Spanish

copyright American Heart Association 2021


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Dr. Lloyd-Jones on holiday season heart attacks

American Heart Association President Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA comments on increased heart attacks during the holiday season. 

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Dr. Lloyd-Jones on holiday season heart attacks

American Heart Association President Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA comments on increased heart attacks during the holiday season. 

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