HEART ATTACK, ITS SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION.

 

HEART ATTACK, ITS SYMPTOMS, RISK AND PREVENTION.

WHAT IS HEART ATTACK?

When a portion of the heart muscle isn't getting enough blood, it might result in a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction.

The damage to the heart muscle gets worse the longer it goes without receiving care to improve blood flow.

The leading contributor to heart attacks is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). A less frequent factor that might block blood flow to the heart muscle is a severe spasm, or abrupt contraction, of a coronary artery.

SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK:

The main signs of a heart attack are given below:  

1. CHEST DISCOMFORT OR AGONY:

The majority of heart attacks are characterised by chest pain on the left or centre sides that lasts for more than a few minutes or that fades and reappears. The discomfort may feel like a painful pressure, squeezing, fullness, or other unpleasant sensation.feeling flimsy, dizzy, or faint. Additionally, you can start to sweat a lot.

2. Back, neck, or jaw discomfort or pain.

3. One or both arms or shoulders may experience pain or discomfort.

4. RESPIRATION DIFFICULTY:

Shortness of breath can occur before to chest discomfort, although it also frequently occurs together with it.

Other heart attack symptoms may include extreme or unexpected fatigue, nausea, or vomiting.

RISK OF HEART ATTACK:

Your risk of heart disease and heart attack can be increased by a number of medical issues, your lifestyle, your age, and your family history. They are referred to as risk factors. High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are the three main risk factors for heart disease that affect around half of all Americans.

 

You cannot change some risk factors, such your age or family history. But by altering the variables under your control, you can reduce your risk.

PREVENTIONS:

1. Consume a nutritious, balanced diet.

Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, plant-based proteins, lean animal proteins, and fish should be the mainstays of your diet. Make wise decisions, such as avoiding processed meats, refined carbs, and sugar-sweetened beverages. Reduce sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats by using the nutrition facts label on packaged foods, and stay away from trans fat.

2. Increase your level of exercise.

One of the best strategies to keep healthy, ward off disease, and age well is to move more. Adults should engage in 75 minutes of strenuous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. If you're already active, you can work harder to get even greater rewards. Start becoming more active if you aren't already by standing up more often.

3. Maintain a healthy weight.

Maintain an appropriate weight for you. If you are obese or overweight, lose weight. Cut back on your caloric intake and up your exercise. You can find out what your BMI is (BMI). If you require assistance, discuss a weight loss strategy with your medical team.

4. Quit smoking.

Don't start smoking, vaping, or using tobacco products if you don't already. A tobacco product that is safe to use does not exist. If giving up tobacco or smoking is difficult for you, enlist the support of your team to help you break the habit using tried-and-true techniques. Don't simply switch from one supply of tobacco to another. Aim to stay away from secondhand smoke as well!

5.  Scale back on your alcohol intake.

6.  Maintain a healthy blood pressure level.

7.  Maintain proper diabetes management.

8.  Take any medication as directed.

Your doctor may recommend statins or other medications to help reduce your cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure if you have a medical problem. Follow the directions on all prescriptions. But unless your doctor specifically instructs you to, avoid taking aspirin as a preventative strategy. A daily aspirin may not be of any benefit to someone who has never suffered a heart attack or stroke and may even increase their risk of bleeding.