O.K. We know you don't like asking for directions, but is it too much to ask that you call 911 if you're having a heart attack?
Women, don't get so cocky, you're not much better.
When experiencing chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath, call 911.
The Wall Street Journal reports that only about half of the people in the throes of a heart attack decide to call 911, the others are risking their own survival and, if they do survive, the long-term health of their hearts.
The Call That Can Save Your Life in a Heart Attack (subscribers only)
Don't worry about "bothering" people, don't worry about the loss of control, don't worry about being embarrassed, think about saving your life, worry about sudden death.
An ambulance is much better than driving yourself or being driven to the emergency room.
First off, you're treated right away, you don't have to wait for hours.
If you are one of the 5% of people that go into cardiac arrest, if you're not revived within 2 minutes, you may be a goner. Ambulances have the equipment to spark your heart back into rhythm, cars don't.
Posted by Jill Fallon at September 4, 2007 5:02 PM | PermalinkSince 99% of the people in the world never think it will happen to them - it's actually surprising that the number is so high.
...and then you have my grandfather, who took a shower first before going to the hospital .... Having driven my father to the hospital many times when I was a teenager for this very reason (because he refused to go in an ambulance), I shudder to think of what could have happened. And yet, in a recent scare myself, what did I do? Went in a car. Thanks for this reminder not to do that again.
Posted by: patti digh at September 4, 2007 10:51 PM