How to stop a heart attack? Signs, what to do, prevention …
What are the signs of a heart attack?
Symptoms of a heart attack can be manifested by general discomfort, pressure, squeezing or pain in the central part of the chest that lasts for several minutes. In addition, symptoms can also appear on other parts of the body, including one or both arms, in the back or neck, abdomen, or even the jaw. Someone who has a heart attack may also feel nauseous, dizzy, or may have a cold sweat drenching them. The symptoms of a heart attack in men are often different from the symptoms of a heart attack in women. Shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, and back or jaw pain are symptoms that are more common in women than in men. If you experience any of these symptoms, call an ambulance immediately. Recovery from a heart attack takes time, and there are several ways to speed up healing. Of course, it is best never to have a heart attack, and a healthy lifestyle and natural remedies play a key role here.
What is Heart Attack?
It is an event in which the flow of oxygen-rich blood is restricted or interrupted before it reaches the heart. Coronary arteries narrowed due to plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) are often the culprit. When plaque particles loosen and break off, blood forms around them, causing a clot. This clot can then completely block blood flow, leading to ischemia. When your heart is damaged due to ischemia, the event may be called a heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction). While some people will experience various warning signs, if the main cause of a heart attack is atherosclerosis, usually a heart attack can happen suddenly, without any visible warning signs. It is important to note the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack. A heart attack occurs when there is a problem in the circulation of oxygen-rich blood, whereas cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical or mechanical problem in the heart such as an abnormal or irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. Cardiac arrest causes the heart to stop abruptly, and a heart attack can cause it. Death can occur in just a few moments after the heart stops beating. Both heart attack and cardiac arrest can be treated, but time is of the essence.
Signs and symptoms of a heart attack
The type and severity of heart attack symptoms vary from person to person and by gender. The following symptoms are common, but it’s important to understand that the more symptoms you have at the same time, the higher your chance of having a heart attack.
Pressure, tightness, pain, pain, or a feeling of tightness in the chest that may radiate to the neck, jaw, or back
Nausea
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Shortness of breath
Cold sweat
Weariness
Sudden dizziness
The symptoms of a heart attack in women can be more subtle, with many women reporting that they believe their symptoms are due to aging, acid reflux, or even the flu. These are:
Unusual fatigue
Sweating and shortness of breath
Pain that radiates from the chest to the jaw, back or neck.
It can sometimes be difficult for women to distinguish between the symptoms of a heart attack in women and those of an anxiety or panic attack. These two conditions can present very similarly with symptoms including dizziness, palpitations, numbness in the extremities, tremors, and even fainting. If you have a history of heart disease or heart attack, and you also have anxiety or panic disorder, any time you experience any symptoms of a heart attack, you should seek immediate medical attention.
The symptoms of a heart attack in men under the age of 40 include many of the common symptoms listed above. The real challenge for this demographic is that seemingly healthy young men may experience a sudden cardiac event, or SCE. We often see this in young athletes when subtle symptoms are dismissed as overstrain.
Early warning signs for a heart attack
The most common cause of a heart attack is a narrowed or blocked coronary artery, known as coronary artery disease. During a heart attack, the plaque that causes the narrowing of the artery ruptures and clouds the blood with cholesterol and other plaque elements. This event, in turn, can cause a blood clot to form and this clot can then completely obstruct the flow of blood through the artery. In addition, a rarer condition called coronary artery spasm can occur in normal or healthy blood vessels, or those that are blocked by atherosclerosis. Severe cramp can cause a heart attack. Even less common is spontaneous coronary artery dissection or SCAD. This rare event occurs when there is a spontaneous rupture in the coronary artery wall. In men, SCAD is generally associated with extreme effort. In healthy women, some evidence points to a hormonal link to SCAD that occurs in women after childbirth or around the menstrual cycle.
Risk factors for heart attack
Men 45 years and older
Women over 55 years old
Smoking or long-term exposure to secondhand smoke
High blood pressure
High cholesterol in the blood
High triglyceride levels
Diabetes
Family history
Atrial fibrillation
Lack of physical activity
Obesity
Stress
Use of illegal drugs
Autoimmune diseases, including lupus or rheumatoid arthritis
Natural Ways to Recover from a Heart Attack
- Participate in cardiac rehabilitation
After a heart attack, your cardiologist will likely suggest that you participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Many hospitals provide this outpatient program to help heart attack survivors recover. These programs consist of a combination of disciplines that focus not only on your recovery, but also on reducing your risk of future cardiac events. Sessions often consist of emotional and mental support, physical exercise, and creating a personalized and heart-healthy lifestyle. Many underlying conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, increase the risk of heart attack. Effective treatment of these conditions can help improve recovery time. If you smoke, quit smoking immediately and avoid secondhand smoke. If you are overweight, eat a healthy, nutrient-dense diet to shed excess weight. Gaining a healthy weight and maintaining it has been linked to better heart health.
Heart attack survivors are often reluctant to exercise for fear of having another heart attack. However, once your cardiologist determines that it is safe for you to exercise, follow his recommendations. Remember, be gentle with yourself; Your body has survived the traumatic event and it will take some time before you start working on pre-heart attack levels. Depression is very common after a heart attack, and symptoms can last for six months or even longer. Anxiety, anger, irritation, resentment, and low self-esteem can also be part of the equation. Talk therapy or a support group, sun and inhalation of Roman chamomile essential oil can help. Again, be gentle with yourself during recovery; It is a process that requires healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
After a cardiac event, you may be prescribed statins to prevent another heart attack. Taking a CoQ10 supplement can help reduce the side effects of the drug while also helping to regulate blood pressure. Seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables that stretch across the rainbow to enjoy a varied nutrient intake. Enjoy berries, citrus, peppers and leafy vegetables. Note, a serving is one medium piece of fruit or 1/2 cup of cooked or 1 cup of raw vegetables.
Aim for 25 grams or more of fiber. From the soluble fiber category, oats, lentils, peas, flaxseeds, citrus fruits and apples are heart-healthy choices. From the category of insoluble eat nuts and cereals or whole grain bread. Eat two to three vegetable-based protein meals per week. Replace protein meals of animal origin with lentils, legumes, quinoa, nuts and seeds. Enjoy a dinner of hummus and falafel, the combination of which is filling and satisfying. Limit conventional red meat to one serving per week. Eat free-range poultry, skinless, twice a week. Eat wild fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, twice a week. Drink in moderation.
Walking for just 30 minutes a day can reduce the risk of heat stroke and stroke. The goal is to complete at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, at least five days a week. If you’ve had a heart attack, wait for your cardiologist to approve you before starting any exercise. Not only is yoga great for flexibility, strength, managing stress, depression, and anxiety, but it’s also been linked to better heart health. And long-term continuous yoga practice can play a role in improving overall health. In fact, a systematic review of clinical trials found that yoga can improve heart health by lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, losing weight, lowering triglycerides, and improving heart rate.
Fish oil has been linked to overall heart health and has been linked to increased energy, lowering high triglyceride levels, and weight loss. And, according to a clinical trial published in the journal Circulation, a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids from a supplement taken for six months improves certain markers of heart health in patients with a history of heart attack.
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