Know Everything About Heart Attack

Heart attack is the death of a portion of heart muscle caused by the loss of blood supply. It happens due to blood clot in coronary artery also termed as coronary thrombosis. When the heart muscle dies, the patient experiences chest pain and electrical instability, that very pain is “heart –attack”.

SYMPTOMS

• Chest pain:As its being pressed or squeezed by a heavy object, and pain can radiate from the chest to the jaw, neck, arms and back
• Shortness of breath
• Feeling weak and or lightheaded
• Overwhelming feeling of anxiety

WHAT CAUSES HEART ATTACK

Majorly its caused because of CHD (coronary heart disease). It is the condition when the coronary artery(the one which majorly supplies blood to heart muscles) gets blocked with accumulation of cholesterol. These deposits are called “plaques”. During the attack, one of the plaques bursts forming a blood clot. This clot then can disturb the entire blood flow ultimately resulting into heart attack.

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MAJOR REASONS OF ITS HAPPENINGS

• High Blood pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Not exercising
• Intake of excessive junk food
• Smoking
• Sleep disorders

 FIRST THING, FIRST

If you suspect that someone has got a heart attack apart from calling ambulance, the casualty should be given “ASPIRIN” tablet (300 mg) to slowly chew and then swallow. Aspirin will help thin the blood and restore blood supply to the heart.

COMPLICATIONS OF HEART-ATTACK

Complications arise from heart attack may vary from mild to life threatening.

• Minor Attack :Heart attacks are described as minor or incomplete where the blood flow to the heart muscle is partially blocked rather than cut off.
• Major Attack : Heart attacks are described as major where the blood flow to the heart muscle is completely blocked.

(Note: Those who experiences a minor attack are likely to get a major one within 2 weeks or in 6 months.)

RECOVERY

Heart attack can take several months and one who survived should make healthier changes towards a healthy heart.

• Active Life-style -Exercise like a brisk walk, some strength building, cycling, rowing etc.
• Healthy Eating -Clearly diet is crucial for prevention of both primary and for secondary cardiac events.
• Remain stress free-Its evident that both chronic and acute stress can increase the risk of heart attack.

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