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Scared of heart attacks? Here are five tips to manage your fear

Updated On: 15 March, 2024 03:07 PM IST | Aakanksha Ahire

Does a minor shoulder or chest pain make you think you are getting a heart attack? On World Heart Day 2023, we share ways to identify the difference between a heart attack and normal body pain

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Dr Sameer Pagad, senior consultant, cardiologist, Global Hospitals Parel shares helpful tips. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Dr Sameer Pagad, senior consultant, cardiologist, Global Hospitals Parel shares helpful tips. Photo Courtesy: iStock
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1. Educate yourselfLearn about heart health, risk factors and preventive measures one can take. Knowledge can help alleviate unnecessary fear.

1. Educate yourself
Learn about heart health, risk factors and preventive measures one can take. Knowledge can help alleviate unnecessary fear.

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2. Regular health check-upsSchedule routine check-ups with healthcare providers to monitor your heart health and discuss concerns.

2. Regular health check-ups
Schedule routine check-ups with healthcare providers to monitor your heart health and discuss concerns.

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3. Lifestyle changesAdopt a heart-healthy lifestyle through balanced nutrition, regular exercise and stress management techniques like meditation or yoga.

3. Lifestyle changes
Adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle through balanced nutrition, regular exercise and stress management techniques like meditation or yoga.

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4. First aid trainingLearn basic first aid and CPR techniques to be prepared to assist someone experiencing a heart attack. Stay with the person, keep them calm and monitor their vital signs.

4. First aid training
Learn basic first aid and CPR techniques to be prepared to assist someone experiencing a heart attack. Stay with the person, keep them calm and monitor their vital signs.

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5. Seek help You can also share your concerns with friends and family, join support groups, or seek therapy to cope with anxiety.  

5. Seek help 
You can also share your concerns with friends and family, join support groups, or seek therapy to cope with anxiety.  

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