Heart attack

A heart attack is called a myocardial infarction or MI. It occurs when a blood vessel that feeds the heart muscle becomes blocked. Blood flow stops in the area of the heart. If you do not immediately take the treatment, this part of the heart muscle dies. In this part of the heart creates a scar. 

Blockage may be due to the occurrence:

fatty deposits called plaque,

spasm (tightening) of blood vessels,

blood clot.

Symptoms of a heart attack:

Pain or pressure in the middle of the chest, arms, jaw, shoulders, neck or stomach. It can spread from one place to another.

The feeling of tightness, squeezing, dull pain, choking, squeezing, burning or heartburn

o occurs during activity and rest

It lasts longer than about 15 minutes

Sweating

Shortness of breath

Exhaustion

Nausea or vomiting

The feeling of fear

Dizziness

Immediately call an ambulance if you have these symptoms. Sit or lie down until the team arrives in the emergency room. Do not ride in an ambulance or a doctor delayed going.

Instructions after discharge from an institution after suffering a heart attack

Heart takes several months to heal.

Make an appointment with your doctor after a heart attack.

Looking for involvement in cardiac rehabilitation program.

Limit your activities for a period of 4-6 weeks.

Rest of the everyday.

Over time the increase of their activity.

Rest of the 1 hour after eating and at least 30 minutes after activities such as bathing, showering or shaving.

o Limit climbing stairs. Slowly climb.

o Avoid lifting more than 10 pounds or 4.5 kilograms.

o Do not pick, dig or mow the grass. You can do light housework.

o Ask your doctor when you can drive and when you return to work. You can drive the car for short distances.

o Sexual activity can resume when you can go 20 steps without a problem.

Observe your child that you were recommended by your doctor and dietitian.

o Eat foods low in fat.

o Avoid salty foods.

Vagajte every day to check the accumulation of fluid. Additional fluid contributes impeded the work of the heart.

o Call your doctor if you get a pound overnight.

Avoid very high or very low temperature.

o Do not take a shower with hot and cold water.

o Do not use hot spas, mineral springs, or Jacuzzi.

o Stay indoors when humidity is high in the air or very high (higher than 27 ° C) or low (lower than 1 ° C) temperatures.

Your doctor may give you other instructions. Always follow doctor instructions.

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