A heart
attack occurs when one or more arteries supplying your heart with blood and
oxygen become blocked. This loss of blood flow injuries your heart muscles. Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death the
world over. It is a medical emergency,
and no mistake should be made about that.
You need to stay focused and act fast at
the first sign of the symptoms of a heart attack. Most of these deaths take place, because
proper first aid or medical attention is not given between the time the person
has the attack and the time the person reaches a hospital.
Symptoms of a Heart Attack:
- Sweating
- Vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Low pulse
- Dizziness
- Heaviness or discomfort in chest
In case of a heart attack, remember the
following:
- Don’t leave the person alone and immediately call for medical help
- If they happen to wear tight clothing, loosen it a bit making it easier for the victim to breathe
- If the person is conscious, and they aren't allergic to Aspirin, give them a 300 mg tablet of Aspirin to chew.
- If the person is unconscious and unresponsive, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) should be performed.
CPR steps:
- Place the patient on his/her back.
- Put the heel of your hand on the patient’s chest midway.
- Push down so that the chest is pressed inward one to one and a half inches.
- Perform 100 pumps per minute (almost two per seconds) until help arrives.
1 comments:
Your article is fantastic and you have provided the depth sight about the heart attack symptoms. Knowing and understanding that heart attack health issue is serious and potentially deadly can help to save your life or the life of someone you love. Shortness of breath that occurs especially without activity during sleep or rest could be a sign of a serious heart failure. Thank you for this nice article.
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