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Heart Attack: Imagine you
or your love ones survive
from a heart attack! What
to do next?
Take steps to reduce risk of another attack:
watch your diet-control what goes in, quit
smoking, exercise more often, listen
carefully to your doctor’s advice.
Sefl-Assessment: The first thing any
person with good sense, a reasonable
person should do after heart attack is step
back and conduct a self-assessment said by
an ex-victim of heart attack from:
VISIONONE HOLDING COMPANY. The
question asking is: How can I lower
cardiovascular risk?
Priorities are: Decreasing stress by any
mean, losing weight if overweight, abandon
smoking, follow an healthy diet, above all
follow your health advisors instructions.
Few risk factors identified, there might be
in fact more. Until today, heart attack stays
still a mystery for many.
or your love ones survive
from a heart attack! What
to do next?
Take steps to reduce risk of another attack:
watch your diet-control what goes in, quit
smoking, exercise more often, listen
carefully to your doctor’s advice.
Sefl-Assessment: The first thing any
person with good sense, a reasonable
person should do after heart attack is step
back and conduct a self-assessment said by
an ex-victim of heart attack from:
VISIONONE HOLDING COMPANY. The
question asking is: How can I lower
cardiovascular risk?
Priorities are: Decreasing stress by any
mean, losing weight if overweight, abandon
smoking, follow an healthy diet, above all
follow your health advisors instructions.
Few risk factors identified, there might be
in fact more. Until today, heart attack stays
still a mystery for many.
Cardiac Rehabilitation:
Certainly in addition to medications, your health
advisors should prescribe a cardiac rehabilitation
program, which has been proven to decrease risk
of cardiovascular mortality and further
hospitalization according to William from:
KNOWLEDGE FINANCIAL GROUP –
Cardiac rehab is a medically supervise program
that consists of both exercise and secondary
prevention. William mother an ex patient had
satisfying experience with type of program.
{symptoms of heart attack:
Certainly in addition to medications, your health
advisors should prescribe a cardiac rehabilitation
program, which has been proven to decrease risk
of cardiovascular mortality and further
hospitalization according to William from:
KNOWLEDGE FINANCIAL GROUP –
Cardiac rehab is a medically supervise program
that consists of both exercise and secondary
prevention. William mother an ex patient had
satisfying experience with type of program.
{symptoms of heart attack:
Heart Attack: Symptoms,
Diagnosis and Treatments...
Heart attack is the death of a segment of
heart muscle caused by the loss of blood
supply.
The blood supply is usually lost because a
coronary artery, one that supplies blood
to the heart muscle, has a blood clot, a
blockage (coronary thrombosis).
If some of the heart muscle dies, the
patient experiences chest pain and
electrical instability of the heart muscle
tissue.
Other terms used for a heart attack
include myocardial infarction, cardiac
infarction and coronary thrombosis
(Infarction = the process whereby an area
of dead tissue is caused by a loss of
blood supply).
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Diagnosis and Treatments...
Heart attack is the death of a segment of
heart muscle caused by the loss of blood
supply.
The blood supply is usually lost because a
coronary artery, one that supplies blood
to the heart muscle, has a blood clot, a
blockage (coronary thrombosis).
If some of the heart muscle dies, the
patient experiences chest pain and
electrical instability of the heart muscle
tissue.
Other terms used for a heart attack
include myocardial infarction, cardiac
infarction and coronary thrombosis
(Infarction = the process whereby an area
of dead tissue is caused by a loss of
blood supply).
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Blood supply to the heart can
also be undermined if the artery
suddenly narrows, as in a spasm.
According to the American Heart Association:
The animation above shows how plaque
buildup, or a coronary artery spasm, can
eventually lead to a heart attack, and how a
heart attack can occur when blood flow in a
coronary artery is blocked.
During a heart attack the heart muscle that
loses its blood supply starts to suffer injury.
How much damage occurs depends on the
size of the area that is supplied by the
blocked artery, as well as the lapse in time
between injury and treatment.
The damaged heart muscle heals
by forming scar tissue. The healing
process may take several weeks.
Despite severe injury to a part of the heart,
the rest of the organ carries on working.
However, as part of the heart has been
damaged, it will probably be weaker and will
not pump as much blood as it used to. With
the right treatment a
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also be undermined if the artery
suddenly narrows, as in a spasm.
According to the American Heart Association:
The animation above shows how plaque
buildup, or a coronary artery spasm, can
eventually lead to a heart attack, and how a
heart attack can occur when blood flow in a
coronary artery is blocked.
During a heart attack the heart muscle that
loses its blood supply starts to suffer injury.
How much damage occurs depends on the
size of the area that is supplied by the
blocked artery, as well as the lapse in time
between injury and treatment.
The damaged heart muscle heals
by forming scar tissue. The healing
process may take several weeks.
Despite severe injury to a part of the heart,
the rest of the organ carries on working.
However, as part of the heart has been
damaged, it will probably be weaker and will
not pump as much blood as it used to. With
the right treatment a
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Symptoms of a heart attack
The following are signs and
symptoms for diagnosing a
heart attack:
Chest discomfort, mild pain - a study
published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported
that one fifth of younger women having a
heart attack experience no chest pain.
The researchers defined younger
women as those aged up to 55
years.
Coughing.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Crushing chest pain (see comment above on
"mild pain").
Dizziness.
Dyspnea (shortness of breath).
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Face seems gray.
A feeling of terror that your life is coming to
its end.
Feeling really awful (general feeling).
Restlessness.
The patient is clammy and sweaty.
If you experience these symptoms, or witness
another person with them, call the emergency
services immediately.
In the United Kingdom the telephone number
is 999, in the USA and Canada it is 911,
Australia 000, and New Zealand 111, Haiti 116.
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The following are signs and
symptoms for diagnosing a
heart attack:
Chest discomfort, mild pain - a study
published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported
that one fifth of younger women having a
heart attack experience no chest pain.
The researchers defined younger
women as those aged up to 55
years.
Coughing.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Crushing chest pain (see comment above on
"mild pain").
Dizziness.
Dyspnea (shortness of breath).
====
Face seems gray.
A feeling of terror that your life is coming to
its end.
Feeling really awful (general feeling).
Restlessness.
The patient is clammy and sweaty.
If you experience these symptoms, or witness
another person with them, call the emergency
services immediately.
In the United Kingdom the telephone number
is 999, in the USA and Canada it is 911,
Australia 000, and New Zealand 111, Haiti 116.
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When somebody has a
heart attack, they usually
feel pain in their chest
first.
The pain then spreads to the neck, jaw,
ears, arms, and wrists. The pain may also
make its way into the shoulder blades, the
back, and the abdomen.
Changing position, resting or
lying down does not alleviate
the pain.
It is typically a constant pain, but it may
sometimes come and go. Patients describe
the pain as one of pressure, like a clamp
squeezing inside your chest. The pain can
last from a few minutes to many hours.
Silent heart attack
People with diabetes, and/or those over
the age of 75 may experience a "silent
heart attack", one with no pain at all.
Painless heart attacks are more common
among women than men.
Studies indicate that about 1 in every 5
heart attack, they usually
feel pain in their chest
first.
The pain then spreads to the neck, jaw,
ears, arms, and wrists. The pain may also
make its way into the shoulder blades, the
back, and the abdomen.
Changing position, resting or
lying down does not alleviate
the pain.
It is typically a constant pain, but it may
sometimes come and go. Patients describe
the pain as one of pressure, like a clamp
squeezing inside your chest. The pain can
last from a few minutes to many hours.
Silent heart attack
People with diabetes, and/or those over
the age of 75 may experience a "silent
heart attack", one with no pain at all.
Painless heart attacks are more common
among women than men.
Studies indicate that about 1 in every 5
Causes of a heart attack
The following are possible
factors associated with
increased risk of heart attack.
1) Age
Age is the largest risk factor for heart attacks.
When a man is over 45 years, and a woman is
over 55 years of age, their risk of having a heart
attack starts to rise significantly.
A senior man clutches his chest at
work
Age is said to be the biggest risk
factor for heart attacks.
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen,
Denmark, found that the visible physical signs of
aging, such as the accumulation of fatty deposits
on the eyelids and baldness are associated with
a higher risk of developing heart disease and
having a heart attack.
Senior researcher, "The visible signs of aging
reflect physiologic or biological age, not
chronological age, and are independent of
chronological age."
The researchers found that a receding hairline,
baldness, earlobe crease and xanthelasmata
(fatty deposits around the eyelids) increased
heart attack risk by 57% and ischemic heart
disease by 39%.
They presented their findings at the American
Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 in
Los Angeles.
2) Angina
Angina is an illness where not enough oxygen is
reaching the patient's heart. This raises the risk
of a heart attack. In some cases a diagnosis of
angina was wrong - it could have been a mild
heart attack instead. The main difference
between a heart attack and angina is that the
patient with angina will feel better about 15 to 30
minutes after taking medication, while the heart
attack patient won't.
3) Blood cholesterol levels
If a person's blood cholesterol levels are high,
he/she runs a higher risk of developing blood
clots in the arteries. Blood clots can block the
supply of blood to the heart muscle, causing a
heart attack.
4) Living near major highways
Heart attack survivors who live near major
highways have a 27% higher risk of another heart
attack within a decade compared to survivors
who live further away, researchers from the Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center reported in the
journal Circulation (May 2012 issue).
The researchers compared heart attack
survivors who lived within 328 feet (100 meters)
or less from a major highway to their
counterparts who lived at least 3,280 feet (1,000
meters) away.
5) Diabetes
People with diabetes have a higher risk of
developing several diseases and conditions,
many of them contribute to a higher risk of heart
attack.
6) Diet
A person who consumes large quantities of, for
example, animal fats, or saturated fats, will
eventually have a higher risk of having a heart
attack.
7) Gut bacteria can cause heart
problems
The action of bacteria in the intestines on certain
compounds contained in digested food,
especially lecithin, is linked to an increased risk
of heart attack and stroke, researchers from the
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, reported in NEJM
(New England Journal of Medicine (April 2013
issue). Eggs are rich in lecithin.
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The following are possible
factors associated with
increased risk of heart attack.
1) Age
Age is the largest risk factor for heart attacks.
When a man is over 45 years, and a woman is
over 55 years of age, their risk of having a heart
attack starts to rise significantly.
A senior man clutches his chest at
work
Age is said to be the biggest risk
factor for heart attacks.
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen,
Denmark, found that the visible physical signs of
aging, such as the accumulation of fatty deposits
on the eyelids and baldness are associated with
a higher risk of developing heart disease and
having a heart attack.
Senior researcher, "The visible signs of aging
reflect physiologic or biological age, not
chronological age, and are independent of
chronological age."
The researchers found that a receding hairline,
baldness, earlobe crease and xanthelasmata
(fatty deposits around the eyelids) increased
heart attack risk by 57% and ischemic heart
disease by 39%.
They presented their findings at the American
Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 in
Los Angeles.
2) Angina
Angina is an illness where not enough oxygen is
reaching the patient's heart. This raises the risk
of a heart attack. In some cases a diagnosis of
angina was wrong - it could have been a mild
heart attack instead. The main difference
between a heart attack and angina is that the
patient with angina will feel better about 15 to 30
minutes after taking medication, while the heart
attack patient won't.
3) Blood cholesterol levels
If a person's blood cholesterol levels are high,
he/she runs a higher risk of developing blood
clots in the arteries. Blood clots can block the
supply of blood to the heart muscle, causing a
heart attack.
4) Living near major highways
Heart attack survivors who live near major
highways have a 27% higher risk of another heart
attack within a decade compared to survivors
who live further away, researchers from the Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center reported in the
journal Circulation (May 2012 issue).
The researchers compared heart attack
survivors who lived within 328 feet (100 meters)
or less from a major highway to their
counterparts who lived at least 3,280 feet (1,000
meters) away.
5) Diabetes
People with diabetes have a higher risk of
developing several diseases and conditions,
many of them contribute to a higher risk of heart
attack.
6) Diet
A person who consumes large quantities of, for
example, animal fats, or saturated fats, will
eventually have a higher risk of having a heart
attack.
7) Gut bacteria can cause heart
problems
The action of bacteria in the intestines on certain
compounds contained in digested food,
especially lecithin, is linked to an increased risk
of heart attack and stroke, researchers from the
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, reported in NEJM
(New England Journal of Medicine (April 2013
issue). Eggs are rich in lecithin.
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A growing number of studies
have been suggesting a link
between the action of gut
bacteria and heart attack and
stroke risk.
In another study, published in Nature Medicine
(April 2013 issue), scientists explained that
L-carnitine, a compound added to energy
drinks and found in red meat, may increase
heart risk, because gut bacteria digest it and
produce TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide). TMAO
is a metabolite that experts believe clogs up
the arteries.
8) Genes
You can inherit a higher risk of heart attack
from your parents, and/or their parents. A
person whose sibling died of a heart attack has
a higher risk of suffering a fatal heart attack, a
report published in the Journal of the American
Heart Association informed.
9) Heart surgery
Patients who have had heart surgery have a
higher risk of having a heart attack.
10) Hypertension (high blood
pressure)
This could be due to lack of physical activity,
overweight/obesity, diabetes, genes, and some
other factors.
11) Obesity, overweight
As more and more people are overweight,
especially children, experts believe heart
attacks will become more common in future (if
the overweight children become overweight
adults).
12) Physical inactivity
People who do not exercise have a much
higher risk of having a heart attack, compared
to people who exercise regularly.
13) Previous heart attack
Anybody who has already had a heart attack is
more likely to have another one, compared to
other people.
14) Smoking
People who smoke heavily or regularly run a
much higher risk of heart attack, compared to
people who never smoked and those who gave
up. Smoking regularly means smoking every
day.
15) Being HIV positive
People who are HIV positive have a 50% higher
risk of heart attack, researchers reported in
JAMA Internal Medicine (March 2013 issue)
16) Work stress
If you have a very demanding job, not much
freedom to make decisions, i.e. a job with a lot
of stress, your risk of heart attack is
higher-than-normal, researchers from
University College London reported in The
Lancet.
Shift work was also linked to a higher risk of
heart attack, according to an analysis that
reviewed studies covering over two million
people.
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have been suggesting a link
between the action of gut
bacteria and heart attack and
stroke risk.
In another study, published in Nature Medicine
(April 2013 issue), scientists explained that
L-carnitine, a compound added to energy
drinks and found in red meat, may increase
heart risk, because gut bacteria digest it and
produce TMAO (trimethylamine-N-oxide). TMAO
is a metabolite that experts believe clogs up
the arteries.
8) Genes
You can inherit a higher risk of heart attack
from your parents, and/or their parents. A
person whose sibling died of a heart attack has
a higher risk of suffering a fatal heart attack, a
report published in the Journal of the American
Heart Association informed.
9) Heart surgery
Patients who have had heart surgery have a
higher risk of having a heart attack.
10) Hypertension (high blood
pressure)
This could be due to lack of physical activity,
overweight/obesity, diabetes, genes, and some
other factors.
11) Obesity, overweight
As more and more people are overweight,
especially children, experts believe heart
attacks will become more common in future (if
the overweight children become overweight
adults).
12) Physical inactivity
People who do not exercise have a much
higher risk of having a heart attack, compared
to people who exercise regularly.
13) Previous heart attack
Anybody who has already had a heart attack is
more likely to have another one, compared to
other people.
14) Smoking
People who smoke heavily or regularly run a
much higher risk of heart attack, compared to
people who never smoked and those who gave
up. Smoking regularly means smoking every
day.
15) Being HIV positive
People who are HIV positive have a 50% higher
risk of heart attack, researchers reported in
JAMA Internal Medicine (March 2013 issue)
16) Work stress
If you have a very demanding job, not much
freedom to make decisions, i.e. a job with a lot
of stress, your risk of heart attack is
higher-than-normal, researchers from
University College London reported in The
Lancet.
Shift work was also linked to a higher risk of
heart attack, according to an analysis that
reviewed studies covering over two million
people.
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17) Calcium supplements
A study published in the journal Heart (May
2012 issue), which analyzed data on nearly
24,000 people over a ten-year period,
suggested that taking calcium supplements
may raise the risk of heart attack.
Diagnosis of heart attacks
Any doctor, nurse, or health care professional,
will send a patient straight to hospital if
he/she suspects the person may have a heart
attack. In hospital several tests may be done:
ECG (Electrocardiograph)
An ECG is a medical device that monitors the
electrical activity of the heart muscles. Our
hearts produce a small electric signal at every
beat.
A heart specialist (cardiologist) can use this
device to see how well the heart is
functioning, whether there is any damage to
the heart muscle, or abnormalities with the
heart rhythm.
A doctor can tell, when checking the data
coming from the ECG, whether the patient has
had a heart attack recently, or even earlier.
Cardiac enzyme tests
When a person has a heart attack some
enzymes make their way into the bloodstream.
A blood test can detect these enzymes.
Usually, enzyme blood levels are checked
regularly over a few days.
Chest x-ray
This can be useful to see if the
heart has any swelling.
On the next page we look at the available
treatments for heart attack sufferers,
including treatments carried out during a
heart attack and those used when the patient
is in recovery.
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What is coronary heart disease
(coronary artery disease)? What
causes coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as
coronary artery disease is a narrowing of the
blood vessels (coronary arteries) that supply
oxygen and blood to the heart. Coronary heart
disease is a major cause of illness and death.
Coronary heart disease is
generally caused by
atherosclerosis - when plaque
(cholesterol substances) accumulates on the
artery walls, causing them to narrow, resulting
in less blood flow to the heart.
Sometimes a clot may form which can obstruct
the flow of blood to heart muscle. Coronary
heart disease commonly causes angina
pectoris (chest pain), shortness of breath,
heart attack (myocardial infarction) and other
symptoms.
The coronary arteries are called so because
they encircle the heart like a crown. The Latin
word corona means "crown".
According to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), USA, coronary heart disease is the
leading cause of death for males and females
in the USA. 17.6 million Americans were
thought to have had the condition in 2006. It
caused the death of over 425,000 people in
the USA in 2006.
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A study published in the journal Heart (May
2012 issue), which analyzed data on nearly
24,000 people over a ten-year period,
suggested that taking calcium supplements
may raise the risk of heart attack.
Diagnosis of heart attacks
Any doctor, nurse, or health care professional,
will send a patient straight to hospital if
he/she suspects the person may have a heart
attack. In hospital several tests may be done:
ECG (Electrocardiograph)
An ECG is a medical device that monitors the
electrical activity of the heart muscles. Our
hearts produce a small electric signal at every
beat.
A heart specialist (cardiologist) can use this
device to see how well the heart is
functioning, whether there is any damage to
the heart muscle, or abnormalities with the
heart rhythm.
A doctor can tell, when checking the data
coming from the ECG, whether the patient has
had a heart attack recently, or even earlier.
Cardiac enzyme tests
When a person has a heart attack some
enzymes make their way into the bloodstream.
A blood test can detect these enzymes.
Usually, enzyme blood levels are checked
regularly over a few days.
Chest x-ray
This can be useful to see if the
heart has any swelling.
On the next page we look at the available
treatments for heart attack sufferers,
including treatments carried out during a
heart attack and those used when the patient
is in recovery.
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What is coronary heart disease
(coronary artery disease)? What
causes coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as
coronary artery disease is a narrowing of the
blood vessels (coronary arteries) that supply
oxygen and blood to the heart. Coronary heart
disease is a major cause of illness and death.
Coronary heart disease is
generally caused by
atherosclerosis - when plaque
(cholesterol substances) accumulates on the
artery walls, causing them to narrow, resulting
in less blood flow to the heart.
Sometimes a clot may form which can obstruct
the flow of blood to heart muscle. Coronary
heart disease commonly causes angina
pectoris (chest pain), shortness of breath,
heart attack (myocardial infarction) and other
symptoms.
The coronary arteries are called so because
they encircle the heart like a crown. The Latin
word corona means "crown".
According to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), USA, coronary heart disease is the
leading cause of death for males and females
in the USA. 17.6 million Americans were
thought to have had the condition in 2006. It
caused the death of over 425,000 people in
the USA in 2006.
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According to the National
Health Service (NHS),
, coronary heart disease causes the death of 1
in every 4 men and 1 in every 6 women in the
United Kingdom - it is the UK's biggest killer.
The risk of developing the disease increases
with age. More males are affected than females.
About the heart - the heart is a muscle, about
the same size as an adult human fist. It beats
about 70 times per minute and pumps
oxygen-rich blood around the body.
After leaving the heart, blood goes to the lungs
where it gathers oxygen. This oxygen-rich blood
returns to the heart (from the lungs) and is
pumped to organs throughout the body through
arteries.
The blood returns to the heart through veins
and is pumped to the lungs again. This whole
process of blood going to the lungs from the
heart, then back, and then to organs and then
back, and then to the lungs again, is called
circulation.
Coronary arteries are the heart's own network
of blood vessels; they exist on the surface of
the heart - they supply the heart muscle with
oxygen. What are the signs and symptoms of
coronary heart disease (coronary artery
disease)?
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A symptom is something the patient senses and
describes, while a sign is something other
people, such as the doctor notice. For example,
drowsiness may be a symptom while dilated
pupils may be a sign.
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Health Service (NHS),
, coronary heart disease causes the death of 1
in every 4 men and 1 in every 6 women in the
United Kingdom - it is the UK's biggest killer.
The risk of developing the disease increases
with age. More males are affected than females.
About the heart - the heart is a muscle, about
the same size as an adult human fist. It beats
about 70 times per minute and pumps
oxygen-rich blood around the body.
After leaving the heart, blood goes to the lungs
where it gathers oxygen. This oxygen-rich blood
returns to the heart (from the lungs) and is
pumped to organs throughout the body through
arteries.
The blood returns to the heart through veins
and is pumped to the lungs again. This whole
process of blood going to the lungs from the
heart, then back, and then to organs and then
back, and then to the lungs again, is called
circulation.
Coronary arteries are the heart's own network
of blood vessels; they exist on the surface of
the heart - they supply the heart muscle with
oxygen. What are the signs and symptoms of
coronary heart disease (coronary artery
disease)?
=====
A symptom is something the patient senses and
describes, while a sign is something other
people, such as the doctor notice. For example,
drowsiness may be a symptom while dilated
pupils may be a sign.
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Warning Signs of a Heart Attack By
Dayan From: BUYHEREMARKET
ENTERPRISE -
BUYHEREMARKET.COM
People also ask?
How do you get a heart attack?
What are the warning signs of a
heart attack?
What happens to your body when
you have a heart attack?
Can you have a blood clot in your
heart?
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Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack… Anton from:
VISIONAIREBIZ =/ VISIONAIRE BUSINESS CENTER -/
Is asking everyone to take these signs, these
symptoms seriously and take action accordingly. =
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Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart
attack can save a life. Those who seek immediate
treatment greatly increase their chances of
survival.
People who don’t know that they are
experiencing a heart attack will often wait too
long before seeking help. Heart attacks are the
leading cause of death in the United States, and
half of those deaths occur because there was not
enough time to get medical treatment.
The following ten signs commonly show up during
a heart attack and serve as a warning that
emergency medical help needs to be called.
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Dayan From: BUYHEREMARKET
ENTERPRISE -
BUYHEREMARKET.COM
People also ask?
How do you get a heart attack?
What are the warning signs of a
heart attack?
What happens to your body when
you have a heart attack?
Can you have a blood clot in your
heart?
------------------
Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack… Anton from:
VISIONAIREBIZ =/ VISIONAIRE BUSINESS CENTER -/
Is asking everyone to take these signs, these
symptoms seriously and take action accordingly. =
{ { {VISIONAIREBIZ}
Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart
attack can save a life. Those who seek immediate
treatment greatly increase their chances of
survival.
People who don’t know that they are
experiencing a heart attack will often wait too
long before seeking help. Heart attacks are the
leading cause of death in the United States, and
half of those deaths occur because there was not
enough time to get medical treatment.
The following ten signs commonly show up during
a heart attack and serve as a warning that
emergency medical help needs to be called.
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1. Chest Pain
One of most common signs
of a heart attack is chest
discomfort.
Feelings of pressure, squeezing, fullness or
pain in the chest area can signal that the heart
is not functioning properly. Because there can
be other causes for this symptom, having chest
pain does not always signal a heart problem.
Similar symptoms are also associated with
other conditions that include respiratory
infections, acid reflux and pinched nerves.
However, it is important to take action quickly
to prevent heart damage, so seeking medical
attention to determine the cause for severe
chest discomfort is usually recommended.
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Discomfort in Upper Body..
The pain and discomfort associated with have a
heart attack is not always limited to the chest
area. Back pain and jaw pain are often
associated with myocardial infarctions,
especially in women.
These areas are often more sensitive to pain
which is why they sometimes present with
symptoms related to the heart. Shooting pains
that run down either arm are also signs that
there is a problem with blood flow to the heart.
Jaw pain typically does not present as the only
symptom, so if this type of pain is associated
with other signs on this list or feelings of
strong anxiety, it could signal a heart attack.
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Shortness of Breath..
Shortness of breath is frequently associated
with myocardial infarction. Because the heart is
responsible for pumping the blood which
carries oxygen throughout the body, being
unable to take deep breaths can signal a heart
problem. Shortness of breath indicates that the
body is not getting enough oxygen.
During a heart attack, this
symptom indicates that blood
flow to the heart has been
compromised.
When the heart cannot pump blood, oxygen
cannot get to the cells in the body. This
symptom is usually accompanied by other signs
such as fatigue and dizziness.
Shortness of Breath
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Cold Sweat and Anxiety
Profusely sweating is also associated with
heart attacks. The feeling of anxiety or dread is
the body's reaction to having restricted blood
flow to the heart muscle.
Many people have anxiety problems that are
unrelated to heart issues, but when cold
sweats occur along with other symptoms of a
heart attack, it is important to seek medical
treatment right way.
Those who suffer from anxiety without heart
problems need to take steps to treat the
anxiety, because the body gets flooded with
adrenaline during a panic attack. Over time,
this can put a strain on the heart.
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One of most common signs
of a heart attack is chest
discomfort.
Feelings of pressure, squeezing, fullness or
pain in the chest area can signal that the heart
is not functioning properly. Because there can
be other causes for this symptom, having chest
pain does not always signal a heart problem.
Similar symptoms are also associated with
other conditions that include respiratory
infections, acid reflux and pinched nerves.
However, it is important to take action quickly
to prevent heart damage, so seeking medical
attention to determine the cause for severe
chest discomfort is usually recommended.
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Discomfort in Upper Body..
The pain and discomfort associated with have a
heart attack is not always limited to the chest
area. Back pain and jaw pain are often
associated with myocardial infarctions,
especially in women.
These areas are often more sensitive to pain
which is why they sometimes present with
symptoms related to the heart. Shooting pains
that run down either arm are also signs that
there is a problem with blood flow to the heart.
Jaw pain typically does not present as the only
symptom, so if this type of pain is associated
with other signs on this list or feelings of
strong anxiety, it could signal a heart attack.
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Shortness of Breath..
Shortness of breath is frequently associated
with myocardial infarction. Because the heart is
responsible for pumping the blood which
carries oxygen throughout the body, being
unable to take deep breaths can signal a heart
problem. Shortness of breath indicates that the
body is not getting enough oxygen.
During a heart attack, this
symptom indicates that blood
flow to the heart has been
compromised.
When the heart cannot pump blood, oxygen
cannot get to the cells in the body. This
symptom is usually accompanied by other signs
such as fatigue and dizziness.
Shortness of Breath
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Cold Sweat and Anxiety
Profusely sweating is also associated with
heart attacks. The feeling of anxiety or dread is
the body's reaction to having restricted blood
flow to the heart muscle.
Many people have anxiety problems that are
unrelated to heart issues, but when cold
sweats occur along with other symptoms of a
heart attack, it is important to seek medical
treatment right way.
Those who suffer from anxiety without heart
problems need to take steps to treat the
anxiety, because the body gets flooded with
adrenaline during a panic attack. Over time,
this can put a strain on the heart.
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Nausea
While nausea is associated with a variety of health
concerns, it is especially associated with heart
attacks when accompanied by other symptoms.
This occurs because the digestive system is not
getting enough blood.
This, in turn, prevents the digestive system from
functioning properly.
While most people don't think about nausea as
being associated with heart problems, it can be a
sign that a person is having a heart attack.
Nausea that occurs alongside other symptoms can
indicate that a person is having a heart attack.
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Indigestion
Indigestion can be another symptom. Its cause is
identical with the reason nausea often occurs
during a heart attack. Because the heart is
attempting to direct blood flow to the most vital
organs, less blood is going to the stomach.
This leads to indigestion because the body is not
attempting to digest food properly. Instead, it is
focused on getting blood to the heart.
Another symptom that is often overlooked,
indigestion that is concurrent with other symptoms
can be a sign of a heart attack.
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When the body is oxygen deprived, fatigue follows
quickly. Because during a heart attack, blood flow
to the heart is restricted, feelings of extreme
tiredness can be a symptom. To make up for the
lack of oxygen, the heart will pull blood from organs
that aren't vital.
This causes the body to feel suddenly fatigued.
While fatigue by itself does not usually indicate a
problem with the heart, if it occurs suddenly and
presents along with other symptoms, it could be
related to a heart attack.
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Dizziness
Dizziness is sometimes the first sign of a heart
attack. This occurs because blood flow to the brain
has been restricted.
The dizzy feeling is sometimes so severe during a
heart attack that people actually do faint. This is
especially dangerous because it can lead to other
injuries.
At the first sign of lightheadedness, it is important
to get to a seated position to prevent falls. Because
there can be other causes for dizziness, many
people often overlook this important
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While nausea is associated with a variety of health
concerns, it is especially associated with heart
attacks when accompanied by other symptoms.
This occurs because the digestive system is not
getting enough blood.
This, in turn, prevents the digestive system from
functioning properly.
While most people don't think about nausea as
being associated with heart problems, it can be a
sign that a person is having a heart attack.
Nausea that occurs alongside other symptoms can
indicate that a person is having a heart attack.
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Indigestion
Indigestion can be another symptom. Its cause is
identical with the reason nausea often occurs
during a heart attack. Because the heart is
attempting to direct blood flow to the most vital
organs, less blood is going to the stomach.
This leads to indigestion because the body is not
attempting to digest food properly. Instead, it is
focused on getting blood to the heart.
Another symptom that is often overlooked,
indigestion that is concurrent with other symptoms
can be a sign of a heart attack.
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When the body is oxygen deprived, fatigue follows
quickly. Because during a heart attack, blood flow
to the heart is restricted, feelings of extreme
tiredness can be a symptom. To make up for the
lack of oxygen, the heart will pull blood from organs
that aren't vital.
This causes the body to feel suddenly fatigued.
While fatigue by itself does not usually indicate a
problem with the heart, if it occurs suddenly and
presents along with other symptoms, it could be
related to a heart attack.
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Dizziness
Dizziness is sometimes the first sign of a heart
attack. This occurs because blood flow to the brain
has been restricted.
The dizzy feeling is sometimes so severe during a
heart attack that people actually do faint. This is
especially dangerous because it can lead to other
injuries.
At the first sign of lightheadedness, it is important
to get to a seated position to prevent falls. Because
there can be other causes for dizziness, many
people often overlook this important
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Flu-Like Symptoms
Sometimes a heart attack will cause flu-like
symptoms. Normally, the flu does not cause
chest pains, so any related symptoms that
happen along with chest pain are cause for
concern.
Because the flu presents an additional risk for
those who have heart problems, it is important
for anyone who has chest pain that occurs
alongside flu symptoms to call 911.
Vomiting and nausea is especially common
among women who are having heart attacks.
Men seem to experience this particular symptom
less often.
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Racing Heart
Heart palpitations are often described as a
racing heart. The heart begins beating faster to
try to compensate for the loss of pumping
capacity.
This can also mimic feelings of anxiety. Some
people mistakenly believe that extreme pain is
always associated with heart attacks, so they wait
for painful symptoms to arise. Meanwhile, the
heart is being damaged.
While extreme pain in the chest area can be a
symptom in some cases, it does not happen in all
cases. A heart that is working too hard to pump
blood can experience further damage if left
untreated.
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Flu-Like Symptoms
Sometimes a heart attack will cause flu-like
symptoms. Normally, the flu does not cause
chest pains, so any related symptoms that
happen along with chest pain are cause for
concern.
Because the flu presents an additional risk for
those who have heart problems, it is important
for anyone who has chest pain that occurs
alongside flu symptoms to call 911.
Vomiting and nausea is especially common
among women who are having heart attacks.
Men seem to experience this particular symptom
less often.
--------------------
Racing Heart
Heart palpitations are often described as a
racing heart. The heart begins beating faster to
try to compensate for the loss of pumping
capacity.
This can also mimic feelings of anxiety. Some
people mistakenly believe that extreme pain is
always associated with heart attacks, so they wait
for painful symptoms to arise. Meanwhile, the
heart is being damaged.
While extreme pain in the chest area can be a
symptom in some cases, it does not happen in all
cases. A heart that is working too hard to pump
blood can experience further damage if left
untreated.
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Erectile Dysfunction and
Priapism...
proper blood flow. Normally when a man gets
aroused, the arteries in his pelvis and penis
relax and expand, bringing more blood to
spongy tissues in the penis.
At the same time, the valves in the veins close,
trapping blood in the area and causing an
erection. After the excitement ends, the vein
valves open, the blood flows out, and the penis
returns to its usual state.
Blood flow that’s not normal can cause
priapism, an erection that lasts for more than 4
hours, is usually painful, and may happen
without sexual arousal.
It can happen to males of all ages, including
newborns.
There are two main types:
• Low-flow or ischemic priapism: This type
happens when blood gets trapped in the
erection chambers.
Most of the time, there’s no clear cause, but it
may affect men with sickle-cell disease,
leukemia (cancer of the blood), or malaria. If you
don’t get treatment right away, it can lead to
scarring and permanent erectile dysfunction
(ED).
• High-flow or non-ischemic
priapism: This type is more rare than low-
flow and is usually less painful. It often happens
when an injury to the penis or the area between
the scrotum and anus, called the perineum,
ruptures an artery, which prevents blood in the
penis from moving normally.
Priapism...
proper blood flow. Normally when a man gets
aroused, the arteries in his pelvis and penis
relax and expand, bringing more blood to
spongy tissues in the penis.
At the same time, the valves in the veins close,
trapping blood in the area and causing an
erection. After the excitement ends, the vein
valves open, the blood flows out, and the penis
returns to its usual state.
Blood flow that’s not normal can cause
priapism, an erection that lasts for more than 4
hours, is usually painful, and may happen
without sexual arousal.
It can happen to males of all ages, including
newborns.
There are two main types:
• Low-flow or ischemic priapism: This type
happens when blood gets trapped in the
erection chambers.
Most of the time, there’s no clear cause, but it
may affect men with sickle-cell disease,
leukemia (cancer of the blood), or malaria. If you
don’t get treatment right away, it can lead to
scarring and permanent erectile dysfunction
(ED).
• High-flow or non-ischemic
priapism: This type is more rare than low-
flow and is usually less painful. It often happens
when an injury to the penis or the area between
the scrotum and anus, called the perineum,
ruptures an artery, which prevents blood in the
penis from moving normally.
What Causes Priapism?
• Sickle cell anemia: Scientists think about 42%
of men with sickle cell disease will get priapism
at some point.
• Medications : Many men get the
condition when they use or misuse some types
of medicine. Drugs that may cause priapism
include the depression treatment trazodone
HCL (Desyrel), or chlorpromazine (Thorazine),
which treats some mental illnesses.
The pills or shots that treat ED may also cause
priapism.
Other causes include:
•An injury to the spinal cord or genital area
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
•Using street drugs like marijuana and cocaine
It’s rare, but priapism can happen because of
cancers that affect the penis and prevent blood
from flowing out of the area.
• Sickle cell anemia: Scientists think about 42%
of men with sickle cell disease will get priapism
at some point.
• Medications : Many men get the
condition when they use or misuse some types
of medicine. Drugs that may cause priapism
include the depression treatment trazodone
HCL (Desyrel), or chlorpromazine (Thorazine),
which treats some mental illnesses.
The pills or shots that treat ED may also cause
priapism.
Other causes include:
•An injury to the spinal cord or genital area
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
•Using street drugs like marijuana and cocaine
It’s rare, but priapism can happen because of
cancers that affect the penis and prevent blood
from flowing out of the area.
PRIAPISM: Erectile
Dysfunction and Priapism
Getting a Diagnosis...
If you think you might have priapism, you need to
get medical care right away. Tell your doctor:
•How long you’ve had the erection
•How long your erections usually last
•Any drugs, legal or illegal, that you’ve used
•If the problem happened
after an injury
Your doctor will review your medical history and
do a thorough physical exam to figure out what’s
causing your problem.
He’ll check your rectum and belly for any signs of
cancer. You may also need to see a urologist for
more screening tests, including:
•Blood tests
•An imaging test called a color Doppler
ultrasound, which shows how blood is flowing in
your penis
•An X-ray called an arteriogram that detects a dye
your doctor injects into an artery
Dysfunction and Priapism
Getting a Diagnosis...
If you think you might have priapism, you need to
get medical care right away. Tell your doctor:
•How long you’ve had the erection
•How long your erections usually last
•Any drugs, legal or illegal, that you’ve used
•If the problem happened
after an injury
Your doctor will review your medical history and
do a thorough physical exam to figure out what’s
causing your problem.
He’ll check your rectum and belly for any signs of
cancer. You may also need to see a urologist for
more screening tests, including:
•Blood tests
•An imaging test called a color Doppler
ultrasound, which shows how blood is flowing in
your penis
•An X-ray called an arteriogram that detects a dye
your doctor injects into an artery
Erectile Dysfunction and
Priapism
Treatments
The goal of any treatment for the condition is to
make the erection go away and prevent ED.
Options include:
• Ice packs: They may bring down swelling for
high-flow priapism.
• Removing the blood: After your
doctor numbs your penis, he’ll use a needle to
drain blood from the area to ease pressure and
swelling.
• Medicines: For low-flow priapism, your
doctor can inject drugs called alpha-agonists
into your penis. They make the blood vessels
narrow, bringing less blood the area and easing
swelling. You might be able to take pills instead
of getting an injection.
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• Blocking the artery: A doctor will
block the blood vesselthat’s causing the
problem, a procedure called an arterial
embolization. Doctors sometimes use it for high-
flow priapism.
• Tying off the artery: When a
ruptured artery causes priapism, a doctor will do
an operation to tie it off, called surgical ligation.
This is also for high-flow priapism.
• Surgical shunt: It’s passageway that
a surgeon creates in the penis to allow the blood
to drain. The procedure is best for low-flow
priapism, but it does mean a high risk of ED later
on.
If you think you have priapism, don't try to treat it
yourself. Instead, get emergency care as soon as
possible.
What's the Outlook?
Most people recover completely when they get
treatment quickly. But the longer you go without
medical care, the greater your risk of lasting
problems getting and keeping erections
Priapism
Treatments
The goal of any treatment for the condition is to
make the erection go away and prevent ED.
Options include:
• Ice packs: They may bring down swelling for
high-flow priapism.
• Removing the blood: After your
doctor numbs your penis, he’ll use a needle to
drain blood from the area to ease pressure and
swelling.
• Medicines: For low-flow priapism, your
doctor can inject drugs called alpha-agonists
into your penis. They make the blood vessels
narrow, bringing less blood the area and easing
swelling. You might be able to take pills instead
of getting an injection.
====
• Blocking the artery: A doctor will
block the blood vesselthat’s causing the
problem, a procedure called an arterial
embolization. Doctors sometimes use it for high-
flow priapism.
• Tying off the artery: When a
ruptured artery causes priapism, a doctor will do
an operation to tie it off, called surgical ligation.
This is also for high-flow priapism.
• Surgical shunt: It’s passageway that
a surgeon creates in the penis to allow the blood
to drain. The procedure is best for low-flow
priapism, but it does mean a high risk of ED later
on.
If you think you have priapism, don't try to treat it
yourself. Instead, get emergency care as soon as
possible.
What's the Outlook?
Most people recover completely when they get
treatment quickly. But the longer you go without
medical care, the greater your risk of lasting
problems getting and keeping erections
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