Here Are Some of the Important Things We Need To Know About Heart Attack
HEART ATTACK – Here are the essential things that we need to know about heart attack including its causes, signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Nowadays, heart attack or also known as myocardial infarction is one of the major causes of death not only in the Philippines but also in different countries all around the world.
The myocardial infarction usually occurs when an artery supplying blood to the heart muscle is blocked by a blood clot. The segment of a heart muscle dies due to the loss of blood supply resulting in chest pain and electrical instability.
Many people die of heart attacks due to damage and loss of blood supply if not given immediate medical attention. However, further complications could be prevented by giving first aid and medical treatment.
Here are some of the important things that we should know about heart attack:
Diagnosis
- Chest Xray
- ECG or electrocardiograph
- Cardiac enzyme tests
Cause
- Age
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Stress
- Genetics
- HIV
- High Cholesterol Levels
- Diabetes
- Fatty Foods
- Angina
- Smoking
- Previous Hearts Attack
Signs & Symptoms
- Chest Pain or Discomfort
- Shortness of Breath
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Cough
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Terrifying Feeling That Life is Going To End
- Feeling Awful
Treatment
- Manual Chest Compression
- Defibrillator Statins
- Angioplasty
- Aspirin
- ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors
- CABG or coronary artery bypass graft
- Heart Transplant
- Pacemaker
- Stent
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Blood Pressure Medication
- Painkillers
Prevention
- Avoid Stress
- Healthy Diet
- Regular Exercise
- Maintain Blood Pressure at Safe Level
- Sleep at Least 8 Hours/Day
- Reduce Alcohol Intake
- Maintain Body Weight
- Stop Smoking
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