Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
October 2021

Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
Pulse Newsletter for your Heart Health.
With advancement in science and technology, most people suffering a heart attack return to their normal lives to enjoy many more years of productive life. But this also means changing the way we have been living for so long, making major lifestyle changes to prevent a secondary event.
It is important to be aware of what you should or should not do after recovering from a heart attack.
Dos
Don’ts
Heart Attack symptoms in women are subtle as compared to the symptoms in men. Heart disease is often thought to be more of a problem for men. However, it’s the most common cause of death for both women and men in Australia.
Heart attack symptoms in women can be different from men. Did you know 40% of women won’t experience the typical crushing chest pain and are more likely to experience non-chest pain symptoms?
Symptoms of heart attack in women:
Emotional stress can play a big role in triggering heart attack symptoms in women. It has also been noted that women tend to have the symptoms often when resting or even while sleeping.
If you experience one or more of these symptoms, then you should get immediate medical attention.
Women often feel embarrassed and tend to delay seeking treatment, not wanting to be a burden on others. It is important to identify any problems and take the necessary steps to intervene before a possible heart attack. Also, seek out to one of our support groups, talk to other people with heart disease.
Heart Support Australia runs monthly support groups in locations across Australia and on Zoom. Contact us by phone 02 6253 0097 or email at office@heartnet.org.au to join or for more information.
After being diagnosed with a heart issue, a lot of people feel like their whole life has been shaken. Whether being diagnosed with an abnormal heart rhythm, cardiovascular disease or having a heart attack or a stroke, it can completely alter one’s life. Most doctors and nurses are not trained to help patients with their personal issues. Also, very few talk about or discuss the after effects and impact on one’s emotional and mental health.
Why do we need a support system after recovering from a heart attack?
Support from family and friends plays a huge role in relieving your stress and anxiety but it is good to reach out to people beyond your immediate network, especially people who have been affected by heart disease recently. Different people in support groups can help you in different ways:
Finding the Support You Need Online
You’ll find a few active heart attack support groups on Facebook simply by exploring the “groups” area or simply join our Virtual Heart Support Australia Peer Support Group by clicking here
Not only will your heart attack support team help keep your body healthy, but you’ll be also amazed at what a difference they can make in your mental and emotional recovery.
So, get connected!
Cardiac rehabilitation is an essential program for all heart patients, young and old, working and retired, fit and not active. Scientific research shows that rehab works!
What is cardiac rehab?
Cardiac rehab is an outpatient hospital program for heart patients. Outpatient simply means that you will attend from home and are not admitted to a hospital bed. It normally goes for 90 minutes once a week for 6 weeks. Your caregiver or partner can attend with you.
Is cardiac rehab for me?
Cardiac rehab is for all heart patients:
What stops patients going?
Some patients think there are barriers that stop them attending but these is help: