A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when blood is blocked from flowing to the heart. When this happens, the heart muscle cells do not get the oxygen they need. This damages the heart and the cells begin to die.
The damage can occur in minutes. But it can be mitigated if emergency treatment is required immediately.
Am I at risk for a heart attack?
heart attacks can affect people of all ages. Some people are more likely than others to have a heart attack. Your chances of having a heart attack are based on risk factors. Some of these factors are modifiable, and some are not.
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Heart Attack Warning signs
There are a number of warning signs to look for if you think someone is having a heart attack, including:
- chest pain or discomfort
- pain that travels in the arm or in the area of the jaw
- pain between the shoulder blades
- a feeling of indigestion
Know the warning signs of a heart attack is crucial. Early treatment in the first hours of a heart attack can reduce damage to the heart and even safe your life.
Heart Attack Symptoms
Chest Pain is the main symptom of a heart attack. This sign is more common in men than in women. Other symptoms include:
- Breathlessness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Vertigo
- rapid heartbeat
- extreme weakness
If you or someone else experience any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately and an ambulance for the safest and quickest way to hospital. Do not have a friend or family member drive you to the emergency room, and do not drive .
If you think you have heart disease or be at risk of a heart attack, consult your primary care physician or visit Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC website.
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