Every five minutes, countless older adults experience a heart attack, and alarmingly, many of them are alone when it strikes. Over 65% of heart attack deaths in people over 60 happen before they even reach the hospital.
The crucial difference between surviving and not often depends on what happens in those first minutes.
Here are seven essential steps to survive a heart attack when you’re alone, based on the protocol advised by Dr. William Carson, a geriatric cardiologist with more than 40 years of experience.
1. Recognize the warning signs specific to older adults
Heart attack symptoms in seniors may differ from the classic chest pain. Watch out for:
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- Sudden, severe fatigue
- Shortness of breath even when resting
- Unexplained cold sweats
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Dizziness, confusion, or disorientation
- Pain in the jaw, neck, back, or arms
- Disturbed sleep in the days before
Tip: If you feel anything unusual, act immediately — don’t wait.
2. Call 911 right away. Don’t drive yourself.
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