Nov
30
Staying Alive from a Heart Attack
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Jessica Deets asked:
Cardiac arrest (heart attacks) has been the bane of the human race for a long time. Sudden cardiac arrest is the elder villaneous brother of simple cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrests are those when the patient having had this, dies instantly without any warning. The heart just stops functioning unexpectedly.
Sudden cardiac arrests do not allow any flexibility in terms of time and symptoms. It simply attacks the system very quickly. The patient never comes to know about the constantly falling state of his health. He may feel some high levels of palpitation aided by dizziness and that could be the only sypmtoms.
The root cause of sudden cardiac arrest is arrhythmia. Arrhythmia gets initiated with ventricular fibrillation situated in the lower chambers starts firing sporadic impulses. These sporadic impulses become a regular feature over a period of time.
Such impulses which essentially are disorganized, lead to arrhythmia. This state of arrhythmias can become a serious threat to life of the patient. The eprson suffering from this state, gets few minutes time to act upon. If medical help arrives during this time, then only the patient can be saved.
Risk Factors for SCD
Sudden cardiac death stands a good chance of occuring if the person has a trail of previous heart attacks. Sudden cardiac deaths have been found to be very threatening during the first six months of the heart attack. The person having had heart attack must be very careful during the first six months for this reason.
Another group of patients meeting the fatal end have been found to be having coronary artery disease.
Last but not the least on the list are those having all vices like heavy alcohol, smoking, chewing, etc. Remaining group constitutes those having family history of cardiac diseases and those having high cholesterol problems.
Prevention from SCD
While there is no definite cure for this killer disease, prevention is accepted as the most optimum solution.
It is best to be in regular touch with your physician and undergo all checkups needed. There should be a fixed frequency for these checkups.
Never ever skip or forget to take prescribed medicines. If you skip or miss the medicines for some reasons, get in touch with your doctor immediately.
At times, doctors may ask you to undergo specific surgery, do not take this advice lightly.
Your doctor may even suggest you to have a drastic change in your lifestyle, don’t hesitate to follow that advice. Lifestyle changes may include quitting those nasty vices, reducing fat intake, routine following of exercies, losing your weight, etc.
Some of the more common tests are ECG, cardiac catherization, EKG, etc. Do take these seriously.
Any professional and experienced medical practioner will keep you on medicines as a matter of prevention. This is particularly true if you have a history of arrhythmia. Beta blockers aided with calcium channels are the most commonly followed paths of medication.
You may even be prescribed medicines to keep control on your weight, cholesterol, coronery artery blockage, etc. Such medications fall in static category.
You may also be considered a good case for ace inhibitors. Basically it all depends on your state, your self-control and the family history of similar problems.
Remember, sudden cardiac arrests can happen to anyone. However, you can fight it out and survive well by keeping few things under control. You can be the winner.
Lauren
Cardiac arrest (heart attacks) has been the bane of the human race for a long time. Sudden cardiac arrest is the elder villaneous brother of simple cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrests are those when the patient having had this, dies instantly without any warning. The heart just stops functioning unexpectedly.
Sudden cardiac arrests do not allow any flexibility in terms of time and symptoms. It simply attacks the system very quickly. The patient never comes to know about the constantly falling state of his health. He may feel some high levels of palpitation aided by dizziness and that could be the only sypmtoms.
The root cause of sudden cardiac arrest is arrhythmia. Arrhythmia gets initiated with ventricular fibrillation situated in the lower chambers starts firing sporadic impulses. These sporadic impulses become a regular feature over a period of time.
Such impulses which essentially are disorganized, lead to arrhythmia. This state of arrhythmias can become a serious threat to life of the patient. The eprson suffering from this state, gets few minutes time to act upon. If medical help arrives during this time, then only the patient can be saved.
Risk Factors for SCD
Sudden cardiac death stands a good chance of occuring if the person has a trail of previous heart attacks. Sudden cardiac deaths have been found to be very threatening during the first six months of the heart attack. The person having had heart attack must be very careful during the first six months for this reason.
Another group of patients meeting the fatal end have been found to be having coronary artery disease.
Last but not the least on the list are those having all vices like heavy alcohol, smoking, chewing, etc. Remaining group constitutes those having family history of cardiac diseases and those having high cholesterol problems.
Prevention from SCD
While there is no definite cure for this killer disease, prevention is accepted as the most optimum solution.
It is best to be in regular touch with your physician and undergo all checkups needed. There should be a fixed frequency for these checkups.
Never ever skip or forget to take prescribed medicines. If you skip or miss the medicines for some reasons, get in touch with your doctor immediately.
At times, doctors may ask you to undergo specific surgery, do not take this advice lightly.
Your doctor may even suggest you to have a drastic change in your lifestyle, don’t hesitate to follow that advice. Lifestyle changes may include quitting those nasty vices, reducing fat intake, routine following of exercies, losing your weight, etc.
Some of the more common tests are ECG, cardiac catherization, EKG, etc. Do take these seriously.
Any professional and experienced medical practioner will keep you on medicines as a matter of prevention. This is particularly true if you have a history of arrhythmia. Beta blockers aided with calcium channels are the most commonly followed paths of medication.
You may even be prescribed medicines to keep control on your weight, cholesterol, coronery artery blockage, etc. Such medications fall in static category.
You may also be considered a good case for ace inhibitors. Basically it all depends on your state, your self-control and the family history of similar problems.
Remember, sudden cardiac arrests can happen to anyone. However, you can fight it out and survive well by keeping few things under control. You can be the winner.
Lauren
Nov
27
Mediterranean Diet: Oranges Can Prevent Heart Attacks
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Emilia Klapp, R.D., B.S. asked:
Oranges have been from time immemorial a staple food in the Mediterranean countries. They have also been a major player in protecting the people of that region from heart disease. Thus, if you never thought of oranges as a “must” food for your heart, here are some good reasons to start doing so:
? Oranges and vitamin C
Oranges are very rich in vitamin C. This vitamin has the following effects in our body:
? It protects our arteries from free radicals, highly damaging molecules that cause our cells to oxidize.
? It helps prevent the oxidation of cholesterol; oxidized cholesterol sticks to the walls of our arteries, building up plaque. Plaque can grow large enough to block blood flow in our blood vessels, causing a heart attack or a stroke.
? It helps recycle vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants and the first line of defense when it comes to the oxidation of our cells.
? Oranges and Folate
Oranges are naturally rich in folate, or folic acid, a vitamin of the B group. One role of folate is to process the amino acid homocysteine in our body. When folate is lacking, homocysteine is not broken down, piles up in our blood vessels and becomes toxic even in small amounts. The accumulation of high levels of homocysteine in the blood may cause a heart attack even among people who have adequate cholesterol levels.
? Oranges and Minerals
? Sodium. Oranges are very low in sodium. When we eat foods containing a large amount of sodium (salt) we retain a large volume of fluid in our blood vessels that needs to be moved around by the heart. The result is we end up with high blood pressure.
? Potassium. Oranges are high in potassium, a mineral that plays a key role in heart functions and muscle contractions, making it an important nutrient for a healthy heart. It works with sodium to regulate the water balance in the body. Diets low in sodium and high in potassium lower blood pressure, reducing the risk for strokes.
? Calcium. Oranges contain a good amount of calcium, a mineral extremely important in maintaining normal blood pressure; it is required for nerve transmission and regulation of heart muscle contraction. Many studies have shown that as we increase the consumption of foods with a high content of calcium, the risk of high blood pressure decreases, especially if we maintain adequate intakes of magnesium.
? Magnesium. Oranges are also rich in magnesium; this mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Having adequate amounts of magnesium in the body helps your heart maintain a steady rhythm and normal blood pressure.
? Oranges and Phytochemicals
The word “phyto” means “plant” in Greek. Phytochemicals are nonnutritive chemicals found in plant foods that protect their host plants from infections and microbial invasions. Through research we have learned that phytochemicals are also crucial in protecting humans against disease. Some phytochemicals found in oranges are:
? Flavonones, anthoctanins, hydroxycinnamic acids, polyphenols. These phytochemicals are one large family of protective antioxidants commonly seen in foods rich in vitamin C. In the body, they fight inflammation and free radicals; prevent platelets from sticking together; block certain molecules that raise blood pressure; and strengthen the small blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the body cell.
? Hesperidin. In animal studies, the flavonone hesperidin has been shown to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol as well as to have strong anti-inflammatory properties. This component is found in the peel and inner white pulp of the orange. To reap the full benefits of oranges, grate a tablespoon of the peel and use it to flavor tea, salads, yogurt, soups, and cereals.
? Oranges and Fiber
One orange contains about 3 grams of fiber: 60 percent is soluble fiber and 40 percent insoluble. Both types are important for our health, but soluble fiber is the one that lowers cholesterol. Pectin, the soluble fiber that’s found mainly in the skin around each orange section and in the peel, helps trap and eliminate cholesterol from the body. Try to eat a little of the white part of the orange peel; it contains half of the fruit’s pectin supply.
Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin C supplements do not accomplish in our body what fresh oranges do; make an effort to get your vitamins from fresh foods. However, if you decide to continue taking vitamin C supplements, keep the following in mind:
? Do not exceed 2 grams of vitamin C a day because when quantities exceed the body needs, it can become a pro-oxidant.
? If you decide to discontinue your intake of large doses of vitamin C supplements, don’t stop all of the sudden; do it gradually to prevent a deficiency.
? Vitamin C supplements are dangerous for people with iron overload because it enhances iron absorption and releases iron from body stores. Free iron in the body causes the kind of cellular damage typical of free radicals.
Final Thoughts
I hope by now you are convinced you need to include oranges in your daily life to prevent or control heart disease. Remember: one orange a day keeps heart attacks away.
One orange contains all the vitamin C your body needs for the day. If you have a farmers market in your area, pay a visit to those local farmers and look for organic fresh oranges. They are delicious!
Note:
Oranges contain some oxalic acid and should be restricted for those with calcium-oxalate stones.
Tim
Oranges have been from time immemorial a staple food in the Mediterranean countries. They have also been a major player in protecting the people of that region from heart disease. Thus, if you never thought of oranges as a “must” food for your heart, here are some good reasons to start doing so:
? Oranges and vitamin C
Oranges are very rich in vitamin C. This vitamin has the following effects in our body:
? It protects our arteries from free radicals, highly damaging molecules that cause our cells to oxidize.
? It helps prevent the oxidation of cholesterol; oxidized cholesterol sticks to the walls of our arteries, building up plaque. Plaque can grow large enough to block blood flow in our blood vessels, causing a heart attack or a stroke.
? It helps recycle vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants and the first line of defense when it comes to the oxidation of our cells.
? Oranges and Folate
Oranges are naturally rich in folate, or folic acid, a vitamin of the B group. One role of folate is to process the amino acid homocysteine in our body. When folate is lacking, homocysteine is not broken down, piles up in our blood vessels and becomes toxic even in small amounts. The accumulation of high levels of homocysteine in the blood may cause a heart attack even among people who have adequate cholesterol levels.
? Oranges and Minerals
? Sodium. Oranges are very low in sodium. When we eat foods containing a large amount of sodium (salt) we retain a large volume of fluid in our blood vessels that needs to be moved around by the heart. The result is we end up with high blood pressure.
? Potassium. Oranges are high in potassium, a mineral that plays a key role in heart functions and muscle contractions, making it an important nutrient for a healthy heart. It works with sodium to regulate the water balance in the body. Diets low in sodium and high in potassium lower blood pressure, reducing the risk for strokes.
? Calcium. Oranges contain a good amount of calcium, a mineral extremely important in maintaining normal blood pressure; it is required for nerve transmission and regulation of heart muscle contraction. Many studies have shown that as we increase the consumption of foods with a high content of calcium, the risk of high blood pressure decreases, especially if we maintain adequate intakes of magnesium.
? Magnesium. Oranges are also rich in magnesium; this mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Having adequate amounts of magnesium in the body helps your heart maintain a steady rhythm and normal blood pressure.
? Oranges and Phytochemicals
The word “phyto” means “plant” in Greek. Phytochemicals are nonnutritive chemicals found in plant foods that protect their host plants from infections and microbial invasions. Through research we have learned that phytochemicals are also crucial in protecting humans against disease. Some phytochemicals found in oranges are:
? Flavonones, anthoctanins, hydroxycinnamic acids, polyphenols. These phytochemicals are one large family of protective antioxidants commonly seen in foods rich in vitamin C. In the body, they fight inflammation and free radicals; prevent platelets from sticking together; block certain molecules that raise blood pressure; and strengthen the small blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the body cell.
? Hesperidin. In animal studies, the flavonone hesperidin has been shown to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol as well as to have strong anti-inflammatory properties. This component is found in the peel and inner white pulp of the orange. To reap the full benefits of oranges, grate a tablespoon of the peel and use it to flavor tea, salads, yogurt, soups, and cereals.
? Oranges and Fiber
One orange contains about 3 grams of fiber: 60 percent is soluble fiber and 40 percent insoluble. Both types are important for our health, but soluble fiber is the one that lowers cholesterol. Pectin, the soluble fiber that’s found mainly in the skin around each orange section and in the peel, helps trap and eliminate cholesterol from the body. Try to eat a little of the white part of the orange peel; it contains half of the fruit’s pectin supply.
Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin C supplements do not accomplish in our body what fresh oranges do; make an effort to get your vitamins from fresh foods. However, if you decide to continue taking vitamin C supplements, keep the following in mind:
? Do not exceed 2 grams of vitamin C a day because when quantities exceed the body needs, it can become a pro-oxidant.
? If you decide to discontinue your intake of large doses of vitamin C supplements, don’t stop all of the sudden; do it gradually to prevent a deficiency.
? Vitamin C supplements are dangerous for people with iron overload because it enhances iron absorption and releases iron from body stores. Free iron in the body causes the kind of cellular damage typical of free radicals.
Final Thoughts
I hope by now you are convinced you need to include oranges in your daily life to prevent or control heart disease. Remember: one orange a day keeps heart attacks away.
One orange contains all the vitamin C your body needs for the day. If you have a farmers market in your area, pay a visit to those local farmers and look for organic fresh oranges. They are delicious!
Note:
Oranges contain some oxalic acid and should be restricted for those with calcium-oxalate stones.
Tim
Nov
26
Is It Acid Reflux Symtoms Or Heart Attack?
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Kathryn Whittaker asked:
There are times when someone with acid reflux symtoms might mistake their pain for that of a heart attack. The symptoms of both are quite similar, and most people have a hard time telling the difference.
One of the most common and troubling symptom of acid reflux is the burning sensation in the middle of the chest. This pain radiates from the same area as the heart. It might be mild when beginning, but there may also be times when it can be a strong, stabbing pain. The pain can be felt high in the abdomen or can be located more in the neck region. There can also be a feeling of a pressure in the area, and this can also move around the body and into the back and/or shoulders. Acid reflux can also bring on breathing problems and nausea. These symptoms may not present all at once, but if they do, they can appear to be something much more serious than simple heartburn.
Keep reading to find out the similarities with heart attack symptoms and to sign up for a free newsletter on treating acid reflux, heartburn and GERD naturally.
The biggest problem is that these symptoms are often similar to those someone might feel if they are having a heart attack and people without a history of acid reflux who experience an episode like this may think they are warning signs for a heart attack.
Heart attacks symptoms include: pains normally in the center of the chest that can also effect the arms and neck, a feeling of pressure that might radiate anywhere in the torso, fast or irregular heart beat and problems drawing in air. They might also feel like they are going to be sick, or they may break out into a sudden cold sweat.
It is easy to see why someone would get confused, and why the symptoms of acid reflux are often mistaken for that of a heart attack, and even vice versa.
Reflux is not normally something that will require a person to seek emergency care, but someone with a heart attack must seek medical treatment as soon as they possibly can.
The top symptoms for both are pain in the chest, breathing problems, discomfort and pressure, and nausea. The list reads the same for both, and that means they both need to have the same reaction, even though they are not related in any way and one is more serious than the other.
If you are unsure if you or someone else is suffering from reflux or a heart attack always call for help. Even someone who might think it is reflux should have this checked out as soon as possible. It is far better to be safe than sorry in this case.
Even someone who has regular bouts with acid reflux symtoms like this can never really be sure they are not having a heart attack. Though it might seem silly, the hospital would rather that you came in so they can check you over. By not going and your symptoms turning out to be a heart attack could cause a lot of damage, and might even result in death. If it feels like it could be a heart attack, a person should be cautious not matter what.
William
There are times when someone with acid reflux symtoms might mistake their pain for that of a heart attack. The symptoms of both are quite similar, and most people have a hard time telling the difference.
One of the most common and troubling symptom of acid reflux is the burning sensation in the middle of the chest. This pain radiates from the same area as the heart. It might be mild when beginning, but there may also be times when it can be a strong, stabbing pain. The pain can be felt high in the abdomen or can be located more in the neck region. There can also be a feeling of a pressure in the area, and this can also move around the body and into the back and/or shoulders. Acid reflux can also bring on breathing problems and nausea. These symptoms may not present all at once, but if they do, they can appear to be something much more serious than simple heartburn.
Keep reading to find out the similarities with heart attack symptoms and to sign up for a free newsletter on treating acid reflux, heartburn and GERD naturally.
The biggest problem is that these symptoms are often similar to those someone might feel if they are having a heart attack and people without a history of acid reflux who experience an episode like this may think they are warning signs for a heart attack.
Heart attacks symptoms include: pains normally in the center of the chest that can also effect the arms and neck, a feeling of pressure that might radiate anywhere in the torso, fast or irregular heart beat and problems drawing in air. They might also feel like they are going to be sick, or they may break out into a sudden cold sweat.
It is easy to see why someone would get confused, and why the symptoms of acid reflux are often mistaken for that of a heart attack, and even vice versa.
Reflux is not normally something that will require a person to seek emergency care, but someone with a heart attack must seek medical treatment as soon as they possibly can.
The top symptoms for both are pain in the chest, breathing problems, discomfort and pressure, and nausea. The list reads the same for both, and that means they both need to have the same reaction, even though they are not related in any way and one is more serious than the other.
If you are unsure if you or someone else is suffering from reflux or a heart attack always call for help. Even someone who might think it is reflux should have this checked out as soon as possible. It is far better to be safe than sorry in this case.
Even someone who has regular bouts with acid reflux symtoms like this can never really be sure they are not having a heart attack. Though it might seem silly, the hospital would rather that you came in so they can check you over. By not going and your symptoms turning out to be a heart attack could cause a lot of damage, and might even result in death. If it feels like it could be a heart attack, a person should be cautious not matter what.
William
Nov
24
BetterCallJesus! asked:
I keep feeling like I’m going to have a heart attack, even though I’ve never had one before. I keep spooking myself. Or am I?
I keep feeling like I’m going to have a heart attack, even though I’ve never had one before. I keep spooking myself. Or am I?
How much does it cost to get a scan of your heart? I remember seeing on Oprah once that she got a heart scan, and she showed her heart to the audiance. I’m not sure if I’m calling it the right thing. Anyway, it’s supposed to be a full evaluation sort of thing on just your heart.
I figured it’s better safe than sorry, maybe something’s trying to warn me and I need to stop ignoring it. My father died of a heart attack, so I know I sure have the genes for one. However, I’d hate to get an evaluation done and it ends up being nothing..
Ever since my father passed away, my mom’s been a single mother and she’s struggling to do all that she does do for us. We had to move out of our home because she saw a foreclosure coming. And now she’s worried about the rent next month for our apartment. We’re having alot of bad luck lately.
What should I do? I’m worried
Tammy
Nov
23
Scorpio asked:
NEW YORK (TICKER) —New York Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov died during a game in his native Russia on Monday night. He was 19.
NEW YORK (TICKER) —New York Rangers prospect Alexei Cherepanov died during a game in his native Russia on Monday night. He was 19.
The New York Post reported that Cherepanov suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the bench during Avangard Omsk’s game against Vityav Chekhov.
Former Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr had just finished a shift with Cherepanov and was talking to the him when the Russian suddenly collapsed.
How is this possible? Especially for an athlete who must be in shape.
Arlene
Nov
21
Dealing With Heart Attack
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GYM White asked:
Heart attack is all about flow of blood which gets blocked and oxygen supply get hampered. This can result in a severe damage to heart muscle that can claim life or disable someone.
You may have already been aware of the role that arteries are playing in human body. Heart attack is just about those arteries which get blocked. In heart attack, coronary arteries start to get blocked with the accumulation of plaque. This blockage consists of fats, calcium, cholesterol and some other substances that are found in blood.
Now, when it comes to the treatments, it’s all about dealing with the blockage or blood clot that gets formed as result of plaque. In the absence of appropriate treatment, this blockage can really cause permanent damage to heart muscle which often results in heart failure.
Here, it is pertinent to mention that heart attack is most frequently observed diseases, but, it can be treated if you will pay a proper attention to it. Most people don’t consider getting treated until the finally gets a heart attack. So, it is essential to understand your conditions before actually getting a heart attack. However, there are some symptoms that will help you to understand if someone is having a heart attack.
These are the most common symptoms that can be observed before a heart attack. So, it is of utmost importance to take that person to hospital as soon as possible. Remember, if you will get to hospital in time, there are sophisticated treatments that can save the life of a person.
Although, there are treatments to deal with heart attack, but, you will always have to take control over your medical condition. It means that you will have to deal with your heart attack on a daily basis. The first and foremost thing is about knowing the chances that you will have a heart attack again in future. In this regard, a coronary risk profile is to be calculated to get information.
After knowing this, you must act to make things better to avoid another heart attack. This can be done by keeping blood cholesterol under control. So, you will have to keep an eye on your blood cholesterol level. Along with blood cholesterol level, you will also to keep an eye on your blood pressure. Hypertension is something that can cause heart attack. In fact, it works as catalyst in many cases where people have witnessed a cardiovascular disease.
Finally, you will have to keep yourself away from having a heart attack to avoid having another one. This can be proper exercising and dieting. Healthy eating and exercise will help you to maintain a proper weight which will help to stay away from all cardiovascular diseases.
Maria
Heart attack is all about flow of blood which gets blocked and oxygen supply get hampered. This can result in a severe damage to heart muscle that can claim life or disable someone.
You may have already been aware of the role that arteries are playing in human body. Heart attack is just about those arteries which get blocked. In heart attack, coronary arteries start to get blocked with the accumulation of plaque. This blockage consists of fats, calcium, cholesterol and some other substances that are found in blood.
Now, when it comes to the treatments, it’s all about dealing with the blockage or blood clot that gets formed as result of plaque. In the absence of appropriate treatment, this blockage can really cause permanent damage to heart muscle which often results in heart failure.
Here, it is pertinent to mention that heart attack is most frequently observed diseases, but, it can be treated if you will pay a proper attention to it. Most people don’t consider getting treated until the finally gets a heart attack. So, it is essential to understand your conditions before actually getting a heart attack. However, there are some symptoms that will help you to understand if someone is having a heart attack.
These are the most common symptoms that can be observed before a heart attack. So, it is of utmost importance to take that person to hospital as soon as possible. Remember, if you will get to hospital in time, there are sophisticated treatments that can save the life of a person.
Although, there are treatments to deal with heart attack, but, you will always have to take control over your medical condition. It means that you will have to deal with your heart attack on a daily basis. The first and foremost thing is about knowing the chances that you will have a heart attack again in future. In this regard, a coronary risk profile is to be calculated to get information.
After knowing this, you must act to make things better to avoid another heart attack. This can be done by keeping blood cholesterol under control. So, you will have to keep an eye on your blood cholesterol level. Along with blood cholesterol level, you will also to keep an eye on your blood pressure. Hypertension is something that can cause heart attack. In fact, it works as catalyst in many cases where people have witnessed a cardiovascular disease.
Finally, you will have to keep yourself away from having a heart attack to avoid having another one. This can be proper exercising and dieting. Healthy eating and exercise will help you to maintain a proper weight which will help to stay away from all cardiovascular diseases.
Maria
Nov
19
What You Need to Know About Heart Attacks and Ekg Machines
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Jane Worthington asked:
The leading cause of death for both men and women around the world is a heart attack. Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions, are caused by several different factors and can be detected and prevented with the right medical products. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to a certain part of the heart is interrupted. The blood is unable to circulate normally due to blockage of a coronary artery. If a person is undergoing an acute heart attack, they will experience sudden chest pain, which may radiate to the neck and the left arm, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, and vomiting, among other symptoms. Not all heart attacks are acute, however, and it is possible to suffer a heart attack without noticing it at first. However, a heart attack is a medical emergency, so if you feel as though anything seems unusual or painful, go see a doctor!
The most common factors that put someone at risk for a heart attack are old age, obesity, tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, and stress. If you have had a heart attack in the past, indulge in excessive alcoholic consumption, abuse certain drugs, for instance cocaine, or have chronic kidney disease, your odds of having a heart attack are disproportionately higher than the rest of the population.
When you go to the emergency rooms, the most effective piece of used medical equipment a doctor will use to tell whether or not you have had a heart attack is an electrocardiogram machine (EKG machine). When you are tested for a heart attack, you are told to lie down on the examination table. A nurse will attach electrodes on various points of your body so that the EKG can map the heart’s activity. The resulting graph is created by measuring the strength and timing of the electric signals emitted by the heart. These electric signals are what tell the heart muscle the rate at which to pump blood throughout the body. The attending doctor then reads the resulting graph and is able to determine whether a heart attack occurred and the resulting damage.
If you feel you are at risk for a heart attack, do not leave it to the EKG machines to discover the damage after the fact! See your doctor on how you can lead a healthier lifestyle so that you avoid suffering a heart attack in the future!
Brenda
The leading cause of death for both men and women around the world is a heart attack. Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions, are caused by several different factors and can be detected and prevented with the right medical products. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to a certain part of the heart is interrupted. The blood is unable to circulate normally due to blockage of a coronary artery. If a person is undergoing an acute heart attack, they will experience sudden chest pain, which may radiate to the neck and the left arm, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, and vomiting, among other symptoms. Not all heart attacks are acute, however, and it is possible to suffer a heart attack without noticing it at first. However, a heart attack is a medical emergency, so if you feel as though anything seems unusual or painful, go see a doctor!
The most common factors that put someone at risk for a heart attack are old age, obesity, tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, and stress. If you have had a heart attack in the past, indulge in excessive alcoholic consumption, abuse certain drugs, for instance cocaine, or have chronic kidney disease, your odds of having a heart attack are disproportionately higher than the rest of the population.
When you go to the emergency rooms, the most effective piece of used medical equipment a doctor will use to tell whether or not you have had a heart attack is an electrocardiogram machine (EKG machine). When you are tested for a heart attack, you are told to lie down on the examination table. A nurse will attach electrodes on various points of your body so that the EKG can map the heart’s activity. The resulting graph is created by measuring the strength and timing of the electric signals emitted by the heart. These electric signals are what tell the heart muscle the rate at which to pump blood throughout the body. The attending doctor then reads the resulting graph and is able to determine whether a heart attack occurred and the resulting damage.
If you feel you are at risk for a heart attack, do not leave it to the EKG machines to discover the damage after the fact! See your doctor on how you can lead a healthier lifestyle so that you avoid suffering a heart attack in the future!
Brenda
Nov
16
Heart Attack Facts - Recovering Your Sex Life
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Rebecca Prescott asked:
There is no reason a person who has had a heart attack, or been diagnosed with heart disease, cannot work towards resuming a normal sex life. Whilst there is a need for caution, as with any type of exercise, in the initial recovery period, there is no need to fear sex. Often people who have had a cardiac problem, and their partners, may fear that the exertion of intercourse may cause chest pain that leads to another coronary episode. But medical heart attack facts show that this fear is often unfounded.
Sex is considered a mild to moderate form of exercise. If you are at the stage of recovery where you can tolerate this level of exercise, then there is no reason to avoid sex. Sex raises the heart rate to about 120 beats per minute, which is the approximate equivalent of walking up two flights of stairs.
The one thing that should be considered is the effect of stress. For this reason, extra-marital relationships, sex outside of a loving, committed relationship, and paid sexual activities, should be approached with caution, as they are intrinsically more stressful than sex in a stable relationship. Research has shown that sex in a committed relationship, where the couple are comfortable and familiar with each other, is only of minimal risk.
If one or both members of a couple are concerned about the effect of sex on the heart, it is important to talk to each other about the fears they have. Dealing with this beforehand, in an open manner, will not only improve the quality of lovemaking, but help create a safe, stress-free environment during sex, keeping any heart risk to a minimum.
Here are some tips to keep your heart safe during sex:
Pick a time of day when you are relaxed and free of any stress brought up during the day’s regular activities If you are doing meditation or relaxation exercises, try both you and your partner doing them together first Choose a peaceful and familiar setting – and time – where you won’t have any interruptions.
Women who have cardiac problems may need to discuss their contraception with their doctor if they were previously using the Pill. There is a link between the pill and arterial disease. In healthy women, this is not so much of a problem, but in women who have a heart condition, the risk may be quite high.
One study found there were increased levels of a protein associated with heart disease in the female participants who took the pill. This particular protein is produced in the liver in response to inflammation. Chronically high levels of this protein have been linked with heart disease, and inflammation is considered to play an important role in the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
Beatrice
There is no reason a person who has had a heart attack, or been diagnosed with heart disease, cannot work towards resuming a normal sex life. Whilst there is a need for caution, as with any type of exercise, in the initial recovery period, there is no need to fear sex. Often people who have had a cardiac problem, and their partners, may fear that the exertion of intercourse may cause chest pain that leads to another coronary episode. But medical heart attack facts show that this fear is often unfounded.
Sex is considered a mild to moderate form of exercise. If you are at the stage of recovery where you can tolerate this level of exercise, then there is no reason to avoid sex. Sex raises the heart rate to about 120 beats per minute, which is the approximate equivalent of walking up two flights of stairs.
The one thing that should be considered is the effect of stress. For this reason, extra-marital relationships, sex outside of a loving, committed relationship, and paid sexual activities, should be approached with caution, as they are intrinsically more stressful than sex in a stable relationship. Research has shown that sex in a committed relationship, where the couple are comfortable and familiar with each other, is only of minimal risk.
If one or both members of a couple are concerned about the effect of sex on the heart, it is important to talk to each other about the fears they have. Dealing with this beforehand, in an open manner, will not only improve the quality of lovemaking, but help create a safe, stress-free environment during sex, keeping any heart risk to a minimum.
Here are some tips to keep your heart safe during sex:
Pick a time of day when you are relaxed and free of any stress brought up during the day’s regular activities If you are doing meditation or relaxation exercises, try both you and your partner doing them together first Choose a peaceful and familiar setting – and time – where you won’t have any interruptions.
Women who have cardiac problems may need to discuss their contraception with their doctor if they were previously using the Pill. There is a link between the pill and arterial disease. In healthy women, this is not so much of a problem, but in women who have a heart condition, the risk may be quite high.
One study found there were increased levels of a protein associated with heart disease in the female participants who took the pill. This particular protein is produced in the liver in response to inflammation. Chronically high levels of this protein have been linked with heart disease, and inflammation is considered to play an important role in the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
Beatrice
Nov
16
Iny I asked:
After you have a heart attack does ur blood pressure go back to normal? Or does it stay really high? I know during a heart attack ur blood pressure goes up, but does it stay that way a few days after a heart attack?
Shannon
After you have a heart attack does ur blood pressure go back to normal? Or does it stay really high? I know during a heart attack ur blood pressure goes up, but does it stay that way a few days after a heart attack?
Shannon
Nov
14
How common is for a healthy woman to die of a heart-attack during child-birth?
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amorromantico02 asked:
Hello! I just found yesterday, that a friend die while giving birth to a child. She was in her late 20’s. She was a healthy young lady. How common is for a healthy woman to die of a heart-attack during child-birth?
Hello! I just found yesterday, that a friend die while giving birth to a child. She was in her late 20’s. She was a healthy young lady. How common is for a healthy woman to die of a heart-attack during child-birth?
Please I need honest answers. I don’t need jokes or dumb answers. All I am asking show alittle respect. Thanks!
Leslie