Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, is a serious and dangerous disease that occurs when there is a violation of blood flow to the heart for any reason. This causes a lack of oxygen, which causes damage to the muscle of the heart. Signs of cardiac infarction can be manifested in a variety of ways and may be similar to the signs of other diseases. Therefore, it is important to know these signs to get help in a timely manner.
The main signs of cardiac heart attack:
- Breast Pain: This is the most famous and characteristic symptom of a heart attack. Pain is most commonly described as severe pressure, compression, burning pain or unpleasant sensations in the center of the chest. This pain can take more than a few minutes and does not improve after rest.
- Pain that spreads to the left shoulder, neck and arm: chest pain can extend to the left arm, neck, jaw and back. This symptom is called "gives" pain.
- Shortness of breath: short breathing and difficulty breathing can accompany a heart attack. This is due to lack of oxygen in the body.
- Gastric pain and nausea: Patients may experience stomach pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
- Dizziness and fainting: heart attack can cause dizziness, weakness and even loss of consciousness.
- Cold sweat and sore throat: Patients may experience cold sweat as well as a feeling of fear or anxiety.
If you or any of the surrounding ones have signs that indicate a heart attack, you should urgently take the following steps:
- Ambulance call: Do not postpone an ambulance call. The sooner medical care is provided, the more likely they are for salvation.
- Calm: Try to ensure the patient's calm. Help him sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
- Aspirin chewing: If the patient is not allergic to aspirin, let him chew one aspirin tablet. Aspirin helps to thin the blood and can reduce the size of the thrombus, which has a positive effect on the condition of heart attack.
- Follow breathing and pulse: if the patient is faint and stops breathing, start performing the methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Avoid self -medication, as incorrect actions can aggravate the situation. Keep in mind that heart attack symptoms may vary in different cases. Therefore, it is important to listen to your body and respond to any unusual chest, especially if you have risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking, diabetes, high pressure and others. It is always better to be vigilant and, if in doubt, consult your doctor. A timely medical care can save life.
