Heart attack- Overview, symptoms, causes and risk factors

Heart attack- Overview, symptoms, causes and risk factors

In a heart attack, the blood supply that fills a heart with oxygen is cut off and heart muscles begin to die slowly. It is one of the most common diseases. According to researches, there is one heart attack every 40 seconds. A person having a heart attack may show the following symptoms:

•   Chest Pain or Discomfort
•   Sweating
•   Nausea
•   Fatigue
•   Trouble Breathing
•   Lightheadedness or Dizziness

It is a serious medical emergency. If a person shows the above symptoms, he needs immediate medical attention.

Heart attack- Overview, symptoms, causes and risk factors

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Causes

There are a few cardiac conditions that can cause heart attacks. One of the most common causes is plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis) that prevents blood from getting to the heart muscle. The second reason is because of blood clots or a torn blood vessel.

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Heart attack- Overview, symptoms, causes and risk factors

Risk factors

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There are many risk factors that can put you at risk for a heart attack.

•   Age: If you’re over age 65, your risk for having a heart attack is greater.
•   Sex: Men are more at risk than women.
•   Family history: If you have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, or diabetes, you’re more at risk.
•   Smoking
•   High Cholesterol
•   Obesity
•   Lack Of Exercise
•   Diet And Alcohol Consumption
•   Stress

There are many hospitals like BBC Heart Care Pruthi Hospital that can provide you with the best heart care in Punjab. The hospital had advanced technology and machines required for chest X-ray, echocardiogram, computed tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can help you in your treatment effectively. This hospital provides the latest and best treatment procedures when it comes to dealing with the heart.

- PTC NEWS