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Heart Attack Signs - How to Do The First Aid

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Posted on July 4, 2008 by ddy | Posted under   Heart Disease


Heart attack signs are varies widely. Each person can have a different one when the heart attack happens. They often come and go. If we don't pay attention carefully, we may not realize it, because the next sign may not be the same from the first one. Women often have different ones from men. With the proper knowledge, you may develop your sensitivity and able to do the first aid in right time and properly.

A heart attack happens when coronary arteries that surround the heart muscle don't get enough blood needed. When blood flow is disturbed, then the oxygen supply won't be enough to be used to function properly. This condition will damage or kill the heart muscles that lead to any of heart attack signs.

When the blood flow is disturbed? It commonly occurs when coronary arteries is suddenly blocked by some substances such as cholesterol buildup and form "plaque" within the arteries wall.

Some of the heart attack signs you need to be aware of are:
  • The pain you feel in the center of your chest that may spread to the shoulder, neck, jaw, arms, upper abdomen.

  • Any difficulty to breathe freely or shortness of breath.

  • Nausea, vomiting, anxiety, lightheadedness, dizziness, sweating, fainting, weakness.


  • What you need to remember, according to the statistic, a quarter of heart attack that cause death are silent, without any prior pain on the chest or other symptoms, however the 75% still have a warning signal. We must do the proper first aid in order to prevent them from become a serious damage.

    Basically, if you suspect any heart attack signs happened, don't try to analyze the symptoms yourself, try to stay in control and relax, asks someone to accompany you and call for emergency service or 9-1-1 as soon as possible.

    Don't delay. Incase you can't contact them, get someone to drive you to the nearest hospital. Meanwhile you can take an aspirin only if it's allowed by your doctor (call him/her). Remember, taking aspirin may also make your condition get worse, so make sure you have doctor's permission. A CPR can be very helpful if the person is unconscious.

    When you know that you are at risk of heart attack, any possible prevention is very recommended. Today, there are many ways to do that, one of them is by taking heart health supplement. Please don't underestimate what this supplement can do for your heart before you try it.



    About The Author:
    ddy is a professional heart health advisor. Find more information about heart health supplement here, Vitalzym SEB - the recommended heart health supplement, or Vitalzym - the systemic enzymes to prevent the blood clots happened.


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