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Copyright (c) 1991   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:  Surviving a Heart Attack


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     The numbers are frightening.  More than 1.5 million Americans will suffer
a heart attack this year, and about 54,000 will die.  Yet if treatment can be
started promptly many of these lives could be saved.  But when the first signs
of an attack begin, either they go unrecognized, or are denied by the patient.
There are too many things still to be done, appointments to be kept that there
is no time now for a heart attack.  And so treatment is delayed, and people
die before ever seeking medical care. In an effort to educate the public of
the need to recognize the symptoms and signs of a heart attack, and to
encourage early treatment, the American Heart Association has produced a
brochure entitled "Surviving a Heart Attack:  Overcoming Denial Can Make a
Difference". It is yours, without charge by sending your request, along with a
stamped self-addressed business sized envelope DIRECTLY to:  American Heart
Association, P.O.Box 1026, Fairview, New Jersey, 07022.  You will receive a
brochure that explains the meaning of Denial, and how to overcome it, a
discussion of new therapies for heart attacks that work best when used early,
and some tips on how to recognize a heart attack.  I have spoken many times in
this column on subjects that could help you prevent a heart attack, but if it
does occur, early recognition and speedy treatment are the best hopes for
combatting the illness and a successful outcome. Remember the life you save
may be your own!
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
