What causes a sudden heart attack?

1. What causes a sudden heart attack?

2. Reasons for Heart Attack • A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart stops or slows down. This usually occurs because of a blockage in the arteries leading to the heart. The symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, and fainting. • Heart attacks are common and often deadly. They affect men more than women, and older adults more than younger ones. In fact, they account for nearly half of deaths from cardiovascular disease. • There are several risk factors associated with heart attacks. These include high cholesterol levels, smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, stress, and family history. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. • 2

3. Major Symptoms of a Heart Attack! 1. Chest Pain Chest pain is one of the first symptoms that you may experience if you are having a heart attack. If you have chest pain, you should immediately check with heart specialist 2. Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath can occur at any time, but it is often associated with heart attacks. If you feel shortness of breath, you should sit down and rest until your breathing returns to normal. 3. Nausea & Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of a heart attack. You may experience nausea and/or vomiting if you have a heart attack. 3

4. Major Causes for Heart Attack 1. High Blood Pressure High blood pressure can cause heart attacks and strokes. This condition can be caused by high cholesterol levels, obesity, diabetes, smoking, stress, lack of exercise, and genetics. 2. Smoking Smoking causes damage to arteries and increases the risk of having a heart attack. If you smoke cigarettes, you are increasing your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. 3. Obesity Obesity is associated with many health problems including heart disease. Being overweight puts extra strain on the heart and other organs. 4

5. Treatment Options for Heart Attack Angioplasty Angioplasty, Laser Artificial heart valve surgery Atherectomy Bypass surgery Cardiomyoplasty Heart transplant Minimally invasive heart surgery Radiofrequency ablation Stent procedure Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 5

6. Preventive Tips for Heart Attack Heart attacks can happen at any time. The good news is that they can be prevented. 1. Eat fish at least twice a week Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that help lower cholesterol levels. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that people who ate two servings of fish per week had less than half the risk of coronary artery disease compared to those who didn't eat any fish. 2. Get seven to nine hours of sleep each night Sleep deprivation can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, insufficient sleep has been linked to higher blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, depression, and anxiety. Try going to bed earlier and getting 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night. 3. Keep stress under control Stress can raise cortisol levels in the body, increasing blood pressure and causing inflammation throughout the body. If you're feeling stressed out, try taking deep breaths and doing some yoga to relax. 6

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