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HEART ATTACK (ACS & MI)

acute coronary syndrome or ACS (acute coronary syndrome) is a set of one or more conditions that cause the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscles resulting in a myocardial infarction or mi the heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body the left ventricle is the main pumping chamber of the heart and contracts to send oxygenated blood to the rest of the body through the aorta

several smaller arteries known as coronary arteries are connected to the aorta and supply the muscles of the heart with the necessary oxygen and nutrients in acute coronary syndrome there is a blockage in the blood flow through the coronary arteries usually due to an atherosclerotic plaque a coronary artery spasm or a coronary artery dissection in atherosclerosis the continued deposition of a fatty plaque results in the narrowing of the involved coronary artery rupture of this plaque results in the formation of a blood clot thereby causing a blockage of the involved coronary artery the formation of a blood clot is the most common cause of a coronary artery blockage other less common causes of coronary artery blockage include a coronary artery spasm which is triggered by drugs smoking cold weather or extreme stress resulting in a sudden tightening of the coronary artery or a coronary artery dissection in which the inside wall of the coronary artery separates resulting in a blockage to the blood flow such a blockage to either of the coronary arteries results in oxygen and nutrients failing to reach the part of the heart supplied by it causing the death of the heart muscle a condition known as myocardial infarction symptoms of a blocked coronary artery include sudden pain or discomfort tightening or a burning sensation in the chest known as angina which may extend to the upper abdomen shoulders arms neck or lower jaw angina occurring at rest or as multiple episodes preventing even moderate physical activity is known as unstable angina and is commonly observed in acute coronary syndrome other symptoms of acute coronary syndrome include......

Did you know how that heart attacks have beginnings?

Symptoms

And these beginning symptoms may be different for men or women. For men, this discomfort is commonly on the left side and radiates down the left arm. For women, it can be left or right and radiate down the right or left arm. It may also involve the neck or the back. Other common symptoms may be shortness of breath, dizziness, feeling unwell. These nonspecific symptoms may be more common in women than in men. Sudden-onset fatigue is also an often overlooked symptom. This is also more common in women. Since these symptoms are less specific, they're more likely to be ignored by women. Women often attribute these symptoms to other things like heartburn or being overworked or anxiety. Whether you're a man or a woman, you should know your risk factors and know these signs or symptoms of a heart attack.

Symptoms

A heart attack happens when the supply of blood to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked usually by a blood clot. Lots of people make a full recovery, but there's a serious risk that the heart might stop beating called a cardiac arrest. It's vital that you help someone who is suffering a heart attack and call 999 or 112 for emergency help straight away. People who suffer from angina are at an increased risk of having a heart attack. Angina is chest pain, often described as a heaviness or a squeezing pain in the chest. The pain should ease within a few minutes if the person rests straight away and takes their angina medication. If the pain does not settle, it is safer to presume that it is a heart attack. If you think someone is having a heart attack, they may show some of the following signs. Pain in the chest, which could spread to the jaw, neck or arms. Breathlessness. Discomfort in the stomach similar to severe indigestion. Collapsing without warning. They may suddenly feel faint or dizzy. They may experience a feeling of impending doom. Pale skin, with blueness at the lips. They may have a rapid, weak or irregular pulse, sweating or be gasping for air. If you do come across someone with these symptoms call 999 or 112 immediately and say you think that they're having a heart attack. After you have made the call,

help move them First AID 

into a comfortable position to help ease the strain on the heart. The best type of position is sitting on the floor with their head and shoulders supported and their knees bent. Place cushions behind them and under their knees.

Then if you can and if they're not allergic, give them an aspirin tablet 300mg and tell them to chew it slowly. Aspirin should not be given to someone under the age of 16.

If they have angina medication you can help them to take it. Encourage them to rest. While you wait for help to arrive, monitor their breathing, pulse and level of response. Try to stay calm to avoid unnecessary stress. If they become unresponsive at any time, open their airway, check their breath

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