Warning symptom of Heart ATTACK

Heart attack is still the main killer in this part of the world. Almost all of the non accidental sudden death is due to heart attack. So, to learn to prevent it, watch the youtube clip below.

 
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8 STEPS TO REDUCE HEART ATTACK RISK IMMEDIATELY

1. Reduce/avoid oily/creamy food
2. Avoid overeating; eat to 80% full only
3. Drink more plain water, reduce other beverages 
4. Calm yourself down; do relaxation exercises such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and the likes 
5. Avoid undue physical stress/strain, esp competitive games
6. Supplement Omega3/Fish oil/Flaxseed oil
7. Take a baby aspirin/Casprin/Cardiprin a day, if you are not allergic to aspirin, and do not have gastric problem
8. Take cholesterol lowering medication (of course you ought to consult your doctor about this) 

Warning symptom of Heart ATTACK: Angina 

  

Most patients with angina complain of chest discomfort rather than actual pain: the discomfort is usually described as a pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, burning, or choking sensation. Apart from chest discomfort, anginal pains may also be experienced in the epigastrium (upper central abdomen), back, neck, jaw, or shoulders, following skin dermatomes(single nerve supply).

Typical locations for radiation of pain are arms (often inner left arm, even forearm and hand/little finger), shoulders, and neck into the jaw. Angina is typically precipitated by exertion or emotional stress. It is exacerbated by having a full stomach and by cold temperatures. Pain/pressure may be accompanied by breathlessness, sweating and nausea in some cases. It usually lasts for about 3 to 5 minutes, and is relieved by rest or specific anti-angina medication. Chest pain lasting only a few seconds is normally not angina.

Myocardial ischemia comes about when the myocardia (the heart muscles) receive insufficient blood and oxygen to function normally either because of increased oxygen demand by the heart muscle or by decreased supply to the heart muscle. This inadequate blood flow and the resulting reduced delivery of oxygen and nutrients, is directly correlated to blocked or narrowed blood vessels.

Some experience "autonomic symptoms" (related to increased activity of the autonomic nervous system) such as nausea, vomiting and pale.

The above sensations/symptoms can be present in other diseases, eg gastric ulcer, esophageal reflux; generally, the most serious is heart attack. So if you suspect you are experiencing the above described symptoms, it is wise for you to rest; if you have aspirin, to take one immediately (chew before swallow for faster action).

If the symptoms persist longer than 5 min, it is better to get to a hospital soonest possible. Get someone to drive you, or call for ambulance.  A heart attack may be reversed if intervention is done within 4 hours of the onset - reperfusion, usually by per cutaneous angioplasty(Catheter treaded through artery of wrist or thigh, all the way up to heart arteries to reopen the blockages). 

Source: Wikipedia

Other causes of Chest Pain

1. Aortic dissection - tear in the Aortic wall
2. Myocarditis - inflammation of heart muscle
3. Mitral valve prolapse - valve problem in the heart
4. Pericarditis - inflammation of the wrapper of heart
5. Pulmonary embolism - blood clot in the artery to the lung
6. Pneumonia - lung infection
7. Pleurisy - inflammation of wrapper of lung 
8. Tuberculosis - infection caused by TB germ/bacteria
9. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)(Reflux) - acid reflux
10. Dyspepsia/indigestion 
11. Muscular chest pain - chest muscle sprain
12. Joint problem - costochondritis, inflammation of rib - breast bone joints.