"Empowering Heart Health: Survivors and Nurses Raise Awareness on Heart Disease"
On Wear Red Day, survivors of heart emergencies share their stories to raise awareness. Mary Caniglia recalls her heart attack on a plane, emphasizing the importance of knowing family history, quitting smoking, and leading a healthy lifestyle. Toni Comstock, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest, stresses the significance of learning CPR. Cardiologists note that men and women may present symptoms differently, with women not always experiencing the typical chest pain. It's advised to talk to a primary care doctor if concerned about heart health.