In 2014, Rose McCormick began feeling unwell and dizzy at work. She initially attributed these symptoms to an anxiety attack and returned home to rest. She still didn't think much of the signs until days later, when a dull ache developed in her chest and prompted her to visit the emergency room. There, Rose learned she had experienced a heart attack.
While many individuals recognize chest pressure or pain as a sign of a heart attack, women may present with less typical symptoms that can be harder to identify and may lead to delayed medical care. These can include:
- Shortness of breath
- Flu-like symptoms
- Back or neck pain
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Unusual fatigue
Rose's cardiac event led her to join the newly established Her Heart Support Network in 2015. Through the program, she gained support from other women who had also experienced a heart attack and learned more about protecting her heart from Parkview experts. Rose continues to advocate for women's heart health and, since then, has become an ambassador for the program to raise awareness and connect others to the Her Heart community.
Check out this blog post to learn more about Rose's health journey and involvement in the Her Heart Support Network: Rose takes control and gains support on her heart health journey.
Get involved
To learn more about services available to you through Parkview Heart Institute, call 855-762-7762. You can also join the Her Heart Support group at any time. View the schedule here and choose a date to see the topic for that month.
Curious about your genetic risk for heart disease? Learn how your DNA affects your health with DNA Insights, a community health research program by Parkview Health. Learn more at parkview.com/dnainsights.
The Her Heart Program at Parkview Heart Institute is made possible through generous donations made to the Parkview Health Foundation.
