Elizabeth Banks in 'Just a Little Heart Attack'

Inspired by the true stories of real women impacted by heart disease, the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks created the short film, "Just a Little Heart Attack," to educate women about the realities of heart disease and encourage them to put their health first. The short film, directed by and starring Ms. Banks, chronicles one woman's experience ignoring her symptoms and putting herself last. Go Red For Women hopes the film, "Just a Little Heart Attack," will engage and inspire women to put their health first and take care of their heart.

[maryserkoskycarlson]

I had just seen this video for the first and only time last week. I'm not sure where it popped up, but because it was Elizabeth Banks, I stopped to watch. A few days later I found myself experiencing the same symptoms. I had SCAD, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. I had no symptoms or markers for heart disease. It just happened out of the blue. It mostly happens to younger women. I probably wouldn't have believed I was having a heart attack if I hadn't just seen the video. I had 5 stents put in to repair the tear, and my prognosis is good! This video saved my life!

[mosesberkowitz]

Elizabeth Banks is totally underrated as an actress and comedienne. Now I see she has a social conscience too; love this girl.

[Ali-kbgr]

"Hi...sorry to bother you".... lol that is probably what I'd say too. Lol funny and informative video. ❤

[Stacey]

Loved the way you showed all the symptoms a women could experience before getting a heart attack.

[psharpnack]

I appreciated this video - exactly what happened to me - ended up with a quadruple bypass....both parents died of a heart attack before the age of 65 - this video reaches women who are trying to do and be all for their loved ones - and who forget to care for themselves. Thank you for the humor - because it makes you reevaluate - in a nonthreatening way - who is at risk...and women definitely are!! Thank you Elizabeth Banks!

[elizabethhayden]

Today is the third anniversary of my heart attack. I was 37. It looked a lot like this video. I had been icing my right shoulder since Xmas for what I thought was a pulled muscle. I share this video pretty regularly.

[GEKENILWORTH]

The "Sorry to bother you, " comment is very common ). One reason women (and men) are reluctant to go to the ER when they have chest discomfort is that they're afraid doctors will be irritated for wasting their time if it's nothing. But always go. The ER docs will not be annoyed if you're not having a real heart issue.

[THEcrazylady]

That kid is way too nonchalant about his mom having a heart attack.

[eBodily]

When she runs into the fridge I DIE laughing every time! This is a great ad for heart attack prevention and also accurate about how being a mom is…

[donnas.]

Amazing! She really is a perfect example of someone who seems an unlikely heart attack candidate. A truly eye opening video - thank you!

[ca._picasso]

She said "Sorry to bother you" 💀

[eboneedwards]

Love this video. Elizabeth is such a great actress and director. Shared this with my family.

[rebeccamarilyn]

I cited/referenced this video in an essay I wrote in 2014. Still amazing to this day.

[marianmartin]

Glad she is still with us. Love her! Take care.

[irishapplesquilts]

Excellent! More women need to listen to their bodies.

[iamfanciladi]

This is a fantastic video.  Many people don't get as much from reading text about what she acted out.  Many people are visual and I'm one of those.  I have shared this on Facebook after seeing it shared there.  I'd guess many women's and perhaps men's lives have been saved by watching this video!

[melindaflannery]

Aside from one GAPING problem, this is a great educational video, delivered in an easy-to-watch, entertaining way. The problem is that it shows a son (who is old enough to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack and pull the info up on a phone), who just walks out the door when he sees his mom having a possible heart attack! THIS LOOKS REALLY BAD!! It should have showed a son, who, upon recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack, promptly dials 911 to get immediate help, since "time is muscle", instead of tossing the phone to his mom and walking out the door.

[yamendavid]

After watching this video I showed my children and educated them to call 911 if they ever witness dad or mum or anybody experience these symptoms

[kelleybraun]

This is awesome because it is easy to remember all of the side effects! Thank you!

[CocaLeash]

I would never watch an educational video about heart attacks but this one popped up after i watched an elizabeth banks trailer so i just kept it on, thinking it was another trailer. I now know and will remember the signs of a heart attack. This was surprisingly effective. And now I love elizabeth banks more :) I'm 34, smoke, and am on the pill so i should seriously know this stuff.