What is a Heart Attack and How is it Treated?

Approximately seven million people around the world die from heart attacks every year.

So what causes a heart attack?

Like all muscles, the heart needs oxygen and during a heart attack, it can't get enough oxygen-rich blood due to fatty deposits or plaques.

Eventually, the plaques can turn into blockages that may partially or completely block one or more of the heart’s arteries.

Blood flow is cut off to the cardiac muscle and the oxygen-starved cells start to die within several minutes. This is a myocardial infarction or heart attack. Things can rapidly deteriorate.

In the worst-case scenario, a heart attack can cause sudden death and how do you know that someone is having a heart attack?

The most common symptom is chest pain caused by the oxygen-deprived heart muscle. Patients describe the pain as crushing or vice-like. The pain can also radiate to the left arm, jaw, back, or abdomen.

Some people experience nausea or shortness of breath symptoms. However, these symptoms may be less prominent in women and the elderly. For them, weakness and tiredness may be the main signal.

If you think that someone might be having a heart attack, the most important thing is to respond quickly. Call 9-1-1 quickly.

To learn more about the treatments and preventative measures used to improve cardiovascular health, please watch the video.

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