The NHS says it plain: If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, call 999 immediately. Do not drive yourself. Do not "wait and see." Do not finish that email. Women are notorious for downplaying our own symptoms because we’re busy, or we don’t want to be dramatic. But being dramatic for a minute is way better than being dead for forever.
So next time you feel unusually tired, have weird jaw pain, or break out in a mysterious cold sweat, don’t shrug it off. Listen to your body—it’s the only friend who tells you the truth, even when the truth is inconvenient. And always remember: a heart attack doesn’t care if you’ve just painted your nails or started a load of laundry. It’s rude that way.
