Heart Conditions
Explained: Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, and Heart Failure
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By Apollo 24/7, Published on - 09 November 2020, Updated on - 03 June 2023
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Heart Attack
Causes of a heart attack
Symptoms of a heart attack
- Pressure, tightness, heaviness, or squeezing pain in the middle of the chest
- Pain that radiates to the jaw, arms, or back
- Shortness of breath
- Extreme fatigue
- Fainting, light-headedness, or dizziness
- Excessive sweating
What needs to be done in case of a heart attack
- The first response should be to get emergency help – call an ambulance or take the patient to the nearest hospital.
- If the patient is conscious, they can take a normal dose of aspirin (if they are not allergic) to slow blood clots and prevent blockages in the artery. The aspirin must be chewed and then swallowed with water for best results.
- Perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if the patient has lost consciousness until medical help has arrived. If the person attending the patient has not received CPR training, doctors recommend performing only chest compressions (about 100 to 120 compressions a minute).
Cardiac Arrest
Causes of cardiac arrest
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiomyopathy caused by thickening and enlargement of the heart tissue
- Valvular heart disease caused by damage in one of the four valves of the heart
- Congenital heart diseases
- Myocarditis caused by infection and inflammation of the heart tissue
Symptoms of cardiac arrest
- Collapse suddenly
- Become unresponsive and unconscious
- Stop breathing
What needs to be done in case of a cardiac arrest
- Calling for emergency medical help.
- Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if the patient has lost consciousness until medical help has arrived. If the person attending the patient has not received CPR training, doctors recommend performing only chest compressions (about 100 to 120 compressions a minute).
- A portable defibrillator can be used if it is handily available and somebody around knows how to operate it.
Heart Failure
Symptoms of heart failure
- Fatigue
- Limitation in physical activity
- Coughing and wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in the legs, thighs, and ankles
Causes of heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Disorders of the heart valves
What needs to be done in case of a heart failure
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