what is heart attack?
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ok i'll try to answer...heart attack is when the cells in your heart are dying one by one cousing the heart to not able to pump blood like it normally does....who gets it...people with hypertension are very susceptible to it....overweight/obese people....they are the ones at high risk....they way to know it before is you can feel pain on your left arm (which is the nearest to your heart)...prevention is primarily through living a healthy lifestyle which incorporates food low in fat and cholesterol as well as being physically active....treatment...this is hard...some people would not be able to reach the hospital on time...but if they did, then the doctor can put electric shock(i can't remember the proper term sorry) on the patient and that might help the person's heart to be able to pump blood again....hope you get some idea here : )
A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction, or MI) occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries are blocked. The coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. A blockage usually occurs when plaque inside a coronary artery breaks open and a blood clot forms around it that decrease oxygen supply for the heart .
symptoms of a heart attack:
The most common symptom of a heart attack is severe chest pain, also described as discomfort, pressure, squeezing, or heaviness. Many people also have at least one other symptom, such as:
Pain or discomfort that radiates to the back, jaw, neck, or arms.
Discomfort in the upper abdomen, often mistaken for heartburn.
Sweating, nausea, and vomiting.
Difficulty breathing, palpitations, dizziness, and fainting.
Weakness, numbness, and anxiety.
to prevent a heart attack:
Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and eating foods like fish, fruits, vegetables, cereals, beans, grains, and olive oil (called a Mediterranean diet) along with taking medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure and taking a daily aspirin can help prevent a heart attack.
If you have already had a heart attack, you may be able to prevent a second one by reducing your risk factors. Your doctor will often recommend daily aspirin to help reduce your risk of another heart attack. Participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program will help you learn how to eat a balanced diet and exercise safely to reduce your risk of more heart problems.
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