Panic attacks and heart attacks share remarkably similar symptoms.
Misidentifying one as the other can have fatal consequences.
Panic Attack Signs:
– Triggered by stress, anxiety or fear.
– Rapid heartbeat, chest tightness, tingling in hands.
– Dizziness and shortness of breath.
– Usually peaks and improves within 10 minutes.
Heart Attack Signs:
– Crushing chest pain, spreading to arm, jaw or neck.
– Sweating, nausea, extreme discomfort.
– Symptoms don’t improve with calming or rest.
– Often triggered by physical exertion.
The Golden Rule:
Never assume it’s “just anxiety”.
If you are unsure which one it is – always treat it as a heart attack.
And most of all – Train your Employees!