Irish people are being urged to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and call an ambulance immediately as new research shows that many Irish fail to do so. Only half of the 6,300 who suffer from heart attacks present themselves to a hospital or call an ambulance.
The Irish Heart Foundation is particularly urging men to recognize the symptoms and call an ambulance. Their new campaign “Don’t die of embarrassment”
Dr Angie Brown, Medical Director of the Irish Heart Foundation and consultant cardiologist said “It is shocking to think that almost 6 out of 10 people know heart attack symptoms but when it comes to getting help, only half of these will arrive by ambulance.”
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She emphasized that every minute lost during a heart attack means further damage being done to the heart muscle. “Too often the signs are ignored until it is too late or delays occur by going first to the GP, calling a family member or friend or even by driving yourself to hospital which is extremely dangerous.
Our message is simple – don’t die of embarrassment, pick up the phone and dial 999 immediately,” she told Journal.ie.
Nicky Byrne, a member of the Irish boyband Westlife has been helping promote the “Don’t die of embarrassment” campaign. Byrne lost his own father to a heart attack in 2009.
Speaking at the launch of the campaign he said “We all know someone who has had a heart attack and the symptoms are not always what you think. It does not always have to be a Hollywood heart attack.
That’s what happened to my dad…He wasn’t feeling well but, like many men, he didn’t want to cause a fuss.”
Like many Irishmen Nicky’s father waited for too long before asking for help. Nicky explained “He had a pain in his lower stomach the day before he passed. We now know he was having a heart attack. At just 60 years old, he passed away in November 2009″.
Heart attack symptoms can be very diverse ranging from chest pain, a pain in the neck, arm, back or jaw, breathlessness, sweating, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
Here's an instructional video on how to recognize a heart attack:
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.themurphia | Aug 18, 2011, 04:24 PM EDT
sirpissypantscreakytool:Your dawg is panting for you...s/he wants it doggy style but don't wet the seat...like a typical Cork man unable to hold his water...or somethin' like that...The Rebel Turd and Incontinence County...Hey wait a minute her old man wants to give you a bone too...you know you like a line up all comers welcome...Guess that's why tou don't wear pANTs p*ss heads so you can the old lady won't know you've been up the park at dogging with your biatch and her pups...You keep mouthing off I'll keep telling the truth about you sad sac...!
sirpeter | Aug 18, 2011, 12:38 PM EDT
Creaky.OK.Considering their job you would think some must have overstepped the mark.But it appears Kings and Noblemen were bound by honour of their rank not to harm them even if the fool insulted them.In any case these insults it appears were taken very lightly.There were famous Jesters of the time, but your right they don't seem to have got officially honoured in any way.If you look at the TV series "The Tudors" you will see how Will Sommers (His Fool) gets Henry VII to roll back the reformation much to the disgust of Cromwell and in the end of the episode you see Will Sommers sitting on the throne with the kings crown on his head and laughing away to himself.The genius of real manipulation is planting seeds of thought in those who are been manipulated.I guess elite Jesters who made it to Court left no trace and therefore got no credit.Maybe that's why.
Towngate | Aug 18, 2011, 09:52 AM EDT
Cursplut: Of course. The 'silent power' of the official fool was implied in my summation of the role. Funny,though, they must have been bumped off if they went too far as I can't recall any who stand out or were officially honoured in history.
sirpeter | Aug 18, 2011, 09:24 AM EDT
Creakygate.While the Court Jester had a licence to make fun of everyone he also held huge influence over the King or Queen.Because he lacked position in the hierarchy as opposed to everyone else.His advice could be trusted by the King or Queen so he held political influence as well.He was no "natural" fool unlike Thelonelymurphia who is.
sirpeter | Aug 18, 2011, 08:45 AM EDT
Mirror~Mirror!! on the wall who is fairest of them all? Cork~men!!Replied the mirror.Mirror~Mirror!! on the wall who is the most ignorant of us all? The~lonely~murphia!!Replied the mirror.Right again mirror.
themurphia | Aug 18, 2011, 06:33 AM EDT
sirpetersquelch:You really are an unhappy man aren't you...I expect the only seat wetting you are familiar with is your incontinence...squelch squelch...sitting in your own filth...in all senses of the word...a common trait in broken down old alcoholics I understand...If it wasn't so funny it would be tragic...As for Corkmen I never met more ignorant people in my life so I guess you are typical of the breed...! Fail gain fail better...!
Towngate | Aug 18, 2011, 06:17 AM EDT
Kinvara7: 'The Fool' is not confined to Shakespeare, of course, as historically The Court Jester had licence to make fun of everyone and anything to highlight any absurdities in Court. He would have had to be a very intelligent and shrewd operator to know how far to push things! The Fool in King Lear, Feste in Twelfth Night and alas, poor Yorick,in Hamlet are notable examples in literature. ~ ~ ~ I feel that the Wise and Dauntless O'Dowd, our great Taoiseach, provides the same facility by inviting our 'tomfoolery' comments on IrishCentral! Maybe even some of our foolish urgings helped steer him away and save him from the Irish Presidential slurry-pit. I like to think so, anyway. Slainte, a chara!
sirpeter | Aug 17, 2011, 09:13 PM EDT
@kinvara7.Well done Sir.You explained the power of the Shakespearean fool very well.American trailer-trash like that silly cow will always get it wrong.A metaphor or an analogy would give her two brain cells a meltdown.She is only wired for in your face confrontation.More to be pitied then mocked.But we'll mock her anyway ;))
sirpeter | Aug 17, 2011, 07:10 PM EDT
@thelonelymurphia.You're babbling woman.Are you having some sort of breakdown? What's Phew..! about?Are you breathing heavy? Corkmen are know to cause alot of seat wetting.Put a towel under ya and keep the dog away.
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 06:25 PM EDT
As you are clearly lacking in the literature department perhaps I could recommend a reading list in case you find yourself with time on your hands...'The Swiss family Robinson' maybe...'The Glass Menageatrois'...or 'The Wife of Bath'...The Bard himself...'What says the married woman you may go'...? You never know what life is going to throw at you next just when you think things couldn't get any better a sudden crisis arises to throw everything into chaos...a loved one suddenly gets a dreadful illness such as cancer and then only family members are needed...Or you need to spend time away from your loved ones for Financial reasons...Life's a bitch eh...?
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 06:06 PM EDT
pANToman:Finally got the message...d*ckhead..Phew...!
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 05:54 PM EDT
Nice doing business with you love. NEXT!
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 05:20 PM EDT
ANToman if you had a brain you'd be dnagerous f*ckwit...!
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 05:16 PM EDT
sirpetersquelch: Sounds a bit like a suppurating sore...I doubt you are in a position to criticise any ones looks... however if that is what you want to believe I could care less...but maybe you should buy a mirror and get a dental plan...I fact in your case only a face/book reconstruction is your only hope...oh and the stench of stale booze...not attractive not attractive at all at all...Manc/y...You probabaly need a Bath...Some desperate old s/hags might be able to stomach it but not someone of my delicate sensibilities...As far as the Bard is concerned I wouldn't sully the genius of the man by replying to your vulgarity...Why don't you you and your intellectually challenged companions reply to other posters...or respond to the topic instead of fixating on what I write and stalking harassing me...Is there a little hidden agenda here..? Continue at your peril...I should worry...it all adds to the measure of damages for your failing rag...Taxing isn't it...?So long suckers...!
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 05:06 PM EDT
There ya go. By the way I always wear clean drawers in case I get knocked down by a car.
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 04:40 PM EDT
I don't think so...I respond to the topic I do not adddress my comments to any trolls...However pANToman..ANT by name ANT by nature...and his foolish friends and the boring Kinvara seem intent on replying to my comments despite being told I am not interested in their vulgar/boring views...I will continue to comment on the topics and in response to those who make relevant comments...now please return to your sewers and chat amongst yourselves...However for the avoidance of doubt I do not address myself to any of you...Now go back to maammaaaa she's probably missing you...Got it GOOD...!
sirpeter | Aug 17, 2011, 04:38 PM EDT
@thelonelymurphia. There is no doubt you are looking for attention.But as I always say ugly women need attention too.Looks like you haven't got any Shakespeare in a long long time.Isn't that your problem?
kinvara7 | Aug 17, 2011, 02:08 PM EDT
look at the posts below; you were writing posts that no one was responding to, then you mentioned some of the other posters. Seems to me like you are actively seeking the attention of those people. Anyway, take care.
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 12:50 PM EDT
Go ahead love. Unburden yourself. Get it all off your chest.
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 12:49 PM EDT
I see. :)
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 12:48 PM EDT
Off you go again on some adderall fueled rage as if I and others are therapists willing to soak up your shite.. unpaid. No love. Sure have'nt we enough to be getting on with in the content of the articles besides reacting to shite you type in as if you want free councilling by our poor souls. Who come here for the articles and the chance to communicate with one o them Mericans that lives or yonder on a continent. We done love?
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 12:23 PM EDT
pANToman...I am l not your 'love' you creepy crawly little insect...! Now please go back to turd watching with your foolish friends sh*t for brains...Kinvara I try not to remember anything you have written...It is just soooo unimportant to me...The question is why you are all so anxious for my attention...despite my constant rejection y'all just can't stay away...didn't mammy give you enough attention!...Allow me to repeat because I know you have learning difficulties...YOU ignore what I write...I will have no problem doing likewise as far as you are concerned...In fact I don't think sirpetersquelch or the creepy crawly pANToman have ever made a relevant point on the topic under discussion! As for projection I think you gave that one away with your trademark vulgar comments about dogs...but in your case I think perhaps sheep or more particularly mutton is more to your taste...!
kinvara7 | Aug 17, 2011, 11:16 AM EDT
There is nothing wrong with my memory. I believe the previous post of mine to which you now refer is: "...you must have been good at drama in school, because your post is quite theatrical (it is a style that many here on IC seem to adopt, I believe the idea is to present oneself as the Shakespearian fool; as if there was method in the madness). Now…exit, pursued by a (polar)bear!" What I wrote was quite clear, I was saying that people were TRYING to present themselves as SFs; do you know the type of messages I’m talking about? Here is an example from one of your previous posts: “All men are created equal but some have more mothers than others...if the cap Fitz wear it...isn't that right Mammy..?” Hmmm, anyway, I never said someone WAS a Shakesperian fool. Can you see the difference?
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 10:03 AM EDT
@thesmurfia- You are projecting love.
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 09:58 AM EDT
sirpetersquelch/pANToman/kinvara..I have forgotten more Shakespeare than you will ever know...As I recall Kinvara old thing you made a similar analogy yourself but not quite so well...you probably have some problems with the old memory these days...I know the grovelling peasants of Cork were happy to bow and scrape to the old butterbean that was my point...touch of dementia as well old boy...? If Irishmen were the only men left on earth I would take a vow of celibacy...Old bald dooods with bad teeth and b.o....yeuchhh...Unlike you sirpetersquelch I do not associate with dogs...either the fourlegged or two legged variety...!Try again try harder...!
antoman | Aug 17, 2011, 07:42 AM EDT
@Kinvara7 & Sirpeter- Well played old chaps. :)
kinvara7 | Aug 17, 2011, 06:37 AM EDT
@themurphia, do you know what a Shakesperian fool is? Shakespearean fools are usually clever peasants or commoners that use their wits to outdo people of higher social standing. To quote Mark Edmundson: “Shakespeare's fools are subtle teachers, reality instructors one might say, who often come close to playing the part that Socrates, himself an inspired clown, played on the streets of Athens. They tickle, coax and cajole their supposed betters into truth, or something akin to it.” So in reality you are paying sirpeter a complement. Anyway the people of Cork were happy to show your Queen around.
sirpeter | Aug 17, 2011, 06:25 AM EDT
@thelonelymurphia.You'll never get an Irishman the way your going.Careful of that dog you're extra EXTRA fond of.Shakespeare wrote tragedies too.
themurphia | Aug 17, 2011, 04:24 AM EDT
sirpetersquelch and his creepy crawly companion would be perfect for the fools in a Shakespearean play...IdioTs sitting watching their own turds float in the sewer the gutter press...I know what you mean about Corkshire though I thought it was s*IT when I was there too...They'll have to change their name from Rebel to Royal County in honour of their monarch and re brand the merchandise from Corcaigh PRC to Corkshire PLC...Hohoho
mumbleyou | Aug 16, 2011, 06:19 PM EDT
100% of Irish men and women don't call 911 for any reason. In Ireland the emergency number is 999. Just wanted to clarify that matter. It is clearly documented that in general men (not just Irish) ignore a lot of health matters. Being married to a doctor I am not allowed to do so!!!
themurphia | Aug 16, 2011, 05:07 PM EDT
What do you call an Irishman having a heart attack...A start...!Hhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahawheezehahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!
Towngate | Aug 16, 2011, 04:47 PM EDT
The chap in the Video refers to 'a feeling of impending doom' as one of the symptoms. Ireland has been having a heart attack for years,so!
sirpeter | Aug 16, 2011, 04:24 PM EDT
The only reason we don't call an ambulance is because we are real men.Sure what's a little pain in the chest and down your arm and a little sweating, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.That could easily be a symptom of the wife's cooking.This article is no help at all.
antoman | Aug 16, 2011, 03:58 PM EDT
Sure if you had a heart attack here at this hard time in our country's economy and went to the doctor. He would tell you to call back when you've had it and not be wasting his time.
themurphia | Aug 16, 2011, 03:27 PM EDT
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahwheeze hahahahahahahahahahahahahawheezehahahahahahahahahahahah!