Charleston Women Summer 2020

www.CharlestonBrides.com | www.ChsWomenInBusiness.com | www.ReadCWomen.com CW - 15 symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, jaw, neck or back pain and nausea/vomiting. Women, however, may display less obvious signs, including fainting, indigestion, extreme fatigue and pain or pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen. “If you show any of these signs, call 911, and get to a hospital immediately,” urged Schumacher. Go Red for Women Chair Anita Zucker discussed the campaign’s significance to her. “Go Red for Women means to me that we, as women, advocate for our health—for our heart health—and make certain that we understand we have a role to play in this and how important it is to understand the signs of a cardiac arrest or a stroke, so that we can be healthy. Being part of this movement is so critically important to me because it has allowed me to be educated and maintain my own health and pay close attention to it,” said Zucker, who is also CEO of The InterTech Group. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the country. AHA recommends learning the acronym FAST to remember stroke warning signs. FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911. “Time is the most important factor, so you can receive prompt medical treatment,” remarked Schumacher. Tarleton knows this all too well. She recalled the day she suffered her stroke as a typical busy day — office meetings, showing properties and an exercise class. Tarleton was in her office and felt tired, so she decided to head home to rest. “My daughter came in, and I tried to tell her that I was going home, but when I tried to speak my words were garbled,” recalled Tarleton. “She immediately asked, ‘What is wrong with you?’ When I tried to speak again, my words were still garbled.” Photo by Taylor Stewart Photography. feature From left to right: Liz Howard, Kiara Thompson, Octavia Mitchell, Velma Rogers, Allison Stoney, Margaret Emmans, and Sheron Burns.