What is a Heart attack? A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood through a coronary artery — a blood vessel that feeds blood to a part of the heart muscle. The interrupted blood flow that occurs during a heart attack can damage or destroy a part of the heart muscle. A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, can be fatal. Treatment for heart attack has improved dramatically over the years. It is crucial to promptly recognize symptoms and call 911 or emergency medical help if you think you might be having a heart attack. Heart attack Symptom Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back) A feeling of fullness, nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain Shortness of breath Sweating or a cold sweat Feelings of anxiety or an impending sense of doom Fatigue Trouble sleeping Lightheadedness or dizziness. Urgent First Aid if alone. Cough deeply every two seconds to try to keep your lungs to help pump your heart back to normal. Try to call your doctor or hospital or clinic. ALWAYS have your Medical emergency Number on standby. Even the Lagos State emergency. Numbers will help. 112 & 767 will help. .
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 08:07:50 +0000
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