subject: What are symptoms of a Heart Attack? [print this page] What are symptoms of a Heart Attack? What are symptoms of a Heart Attack?
We all know someone who's had a heart attack. Unfortunately, they are often fatal. By recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack immediately, you can help lower any possible heart damage and even save a life.
In addition to cold sweats, nausea or vomiting, light-headedness, anxiety, indigestion, and unexplained fatigue, three common symptoms or warning signs of heart attacks may include:
1. Chest Pain: feels like pressure, fullness or squeezing pain
2. Pain and discomfort: in upper body, arms, back, neck, stomach, teeth, and jaw
3. Shortness of breath: unexplained or sudden trouble breathing
If you think you're having a heart attack call your local emergency number immediately, do not wait. Never drive the patient, or yourself, to the hospital. Emergency personnel can start treatment on the way to the hospital and help limit long-term damage or even save the person's life.
After you call the paramedics, follow any instructions they give you until the paramedics arrive. They may ask you to do your best to keep the patient calm, give them aspirin to chew on, and perform CPR if they stop breathing (don't worry, the dispatchers can walk you through performing CPR if you need help).
After you or your loved one has experienced a heart attack, they may be prescribed drugs to prevent future blood clots, improve heart recovery and performance, and lower cholesterol. There are many prescription drugs that your doctor can prescribe to help you avoid another heart attack. Your doctor may also recommend that you stop smoking, get better control over diabetes, manage high blood pressure, eliminate stress, and exercise to maintain a healthy body weight.
Of course, it's best to do your best to prevent heart attacks and heart disease before it happens to you. There are a few simple ways to lower your risk before you have a heart attack:
* Quit smoking
* Control hypertension or high blood pressure
* Maintain a healthy body weight
* Keep physically active
* Control your diabetes.
Talk to your doctor about heart disease and heart attack risk and prevention. If they prescribe a medication to manage a pre-existing condition, look to online Canadian pharmacies to find cheaper versions to make it more cost-effective.
