Heart attacks have become increasingly widespread in the global population in recent years. Unfortunately, they are the main cause of death worldwide. They are the outcome of our hectic lifestyles and poor dietary habits.
Eat a balanced diet and reduce stress to improve your lifestyle and protect your cardiovascular health. It’s also critical to recognize heart failure signs, which often show a month before the heart fails:
- Inadequate oxygen supply
If your lungs do not receive enough oxygen, your heart will not receive the blood it requires to function. As a result, if you’re having difficulty breathing, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
- Common cold and flu symptoms
These two symptoms are typical in people who are on the verge of having a heart attack.
- Pain in the chest
This is an early warning sign of a heart attack. If you are experiencing chest pain, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
- Deficiency
Blood flow is reduced when the arteries constrict. As a result, the muscles aren’t getting enough nourishment, which could lead to heart failure. As a result, if you’re always fatigued and weak, you should consult a doctor.
- Vertigo and cold sweats
Poor circulation prevents adequate blood flow to the brain, which is required for healthy brain function.
- Fatigue
If you’re still tired and drowsy after sleeping or relaxing for a bit, and it lasts for days and days, you might have a blood flow problem to your heart.
Heart attack prevention is crucial; detecting and treating the above-mentioned symptoms early reduces the risk of a heart attack significantly.
A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off. The most prevalent cause of obstruction is plaque formation from a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the arteries that supply the heart (coronary arteries).
A plaque can break and form a clot, blocking blood flow. If blood flow is interrupted, parts of the heart muscle might be injured or killed.
Although a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, can be devastating, treatment has advanced dramatically over the years. If you believe you are having a heart attack, call 911 or seek emergency medical attention right away.
Symptoms
Some of the most common signs and symptoms of a heart attack include:
You may feel pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms, which may spread to your neck, jaw, or back.
A stomach bug can cause nausea, indigestion, heartburn, or abdominal pain.
Breathing difficulties
I’m drenched in cold sweat.
Fatigue
Dizziness or lightheadedness that occurs suddenly
Not everyone who suffers a heart attack has the same symptoms or the same degree of symptoms. Some people are in mild pain, while others are in excruciating pain.
Some people have no indications or symptoms. For others, the first sign may be sudden cardiac arrest. The more indications and symptoms you have, the more likely it is that you will have a heart attack.
Although some heart attacks happen unexpectedly, many patients have warning signs and symptoms hours, days, or weeks in advance. The initial sign could be recurring chest pain or pressure (angina) caused by exertion and relieved by rest. Angina is a condition that causes a temporary decrease in blood flow to the heart.
When should you go to the doctor?
Take immediate action. Some people wait too long because they are unaware of the crucial signs and symptoms. Take the following steps:
Dial 911 for immediate medical assistance. If you suspect you’re having a heart attack, don’t put it off any longer. Immediately dial 911 or your local emergency number. If you don’t have access to emergency medical care, have someone transport you to the nearest hospital.
Drive yourself only if you have no other options. Driving yourself puts you and others in danger since your condition could worsen.
Take nitroglycerin as directed by your doctor. Take it as prescribed while you wait for assistance.
Take aspirin if it is prescribed. Aspirin may help avoid cardiac damage by inhibiting blood clotting during a heart attack.
Aspirin, on the other hand, can conflict with other medications, so only take it if your doctor or emergency medical personnel urge you to. If you need to take an aspirin, dial 911 immediately. To begin, call 911 for emergency assistance.
What should you do if you suspect a heart attack in someone?
If you come across someone who is unconscious and suspect they are having a heart attack, call 911 right once. Examine the person to see if he or she is breathing and has a pulse. Only begin CPR if the person is not breathing or if there is no pulse.
Push strongly and quickly on the person’s chest in a 100 to 120 compressions per minute pattern.
If you haven’t been trained in CPR, doctors recommend only performing chest compressions. If you’ve previously received CPR instruction, you can progress to opening the airway and practicing rescue breathing.
