Introduction
A heart attack is most commonly caused by a sudden blockage of the blood supply to the heart muscle itself, for example a blood clot. The main risk is that the heart will stop beating.
- Persistent central chest pain - often described as vice-like or a heavy crushing pressure
- Pain spreading (radiating) to the jaw, neck and down one or both arms
- Breathlessness
- Discomfort high in the abdomen, similar to indigestion
- Possible collapse without warning
- Ashen skin and blueness at the lips
- Rapid, weak pulse which may be irregular
- Profuse sweating, skin cold to the touch
- Gasping for air (air hunger)
- Nausea and/or vomiting.
Sit them in the 'W' position:
Call for emergency help and tell ambulance control you suspect a heart attack.
(2014)
Dr. AMAR NATH GIRI- semi-recumbent (sitting up at about 75° to the ground) with knees bent.
Call for emergency help and tell ambulance control you suspect a heart attack.
- If available and not allergic, give them a 300mg aspirin tablet to chew slowly (provided they are not under 16 years of age)
- If they have any medication for angina, such as tablets or a spray, assist them to take it
- Constantly monitor and record breathing and pulse rate, until help arrives
- If they become unconscious, refer to the treatment for someone unconscious but breathing.
With best regards,
(2014)
amarnathgiri@nagarjunagroup.
M.Sc., P.G.D.E.P.L, Ph.D
IGIDR-MUMBAI
Heart attack is the most common problem of the word now a days. Last week my close neighborhood had died although he is young about 35 year old. I asked the reason and his brother tell about the heart attack. The heart failure or heart attack is symptoms are very common so Prevent heart attack symptoms by simple care and save your life and your loves one. Thank you for this nice article
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