A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is a critical medical emergency in which blood flow to a portion of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque (cholesterol and cells) in a coronary artery. This interruption causes the death of heart cells due to lack of oxygen, damage that is irreversible and whose extent depends on how quickly circulation is restored. Understanding the warning signs is the first line of defense for survival.
The classic symptoms, such as crushing chest pain that may radiate to the left arm, neck, or jaw, are well known. However, the presentation can be atypical, especially in women, the elderly, and diabetics, who may primarily experience sudden shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats, overwhelming fatigue, or simply a general feeling of malaise. Stable angina (chest pain with exertion that subsides with rest) is a warning sign that the arteries are diseased, but when the pain is intense, prolonged (more than 15-20 minutes), and does not subside with rest or nitroglycerin, it is a likely heart attack emergency. At the slightest suspicion, do not hesitate or wait.
Survival “Recipe”: PAS Action Protocol (Protect, Alert, Assist)
This is not a cooking recipe, but a vital action algorithm that everyone should know.
Ingredients (What you need):
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