Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It is responsible for 17.9 million lives every year, which is 32% of global deaths, so a heart attack is a medical condition that can occur suddenly and at any time.
In this article, we will discuss that when you feel pain in your chest that affects your arm and even your jaw and you suspect a heart attack, you should seek immediate medical attention. What precautions should be taken?
We don’t think about having a heart attack at the time of loneliness, but we should be prepared for it and should know the effective measures at such a time.
A heart attack occurs when the flow of oxygenated blood to a part of the heart muscle stops. Without oxygen, the heart muscle begins to die.
Symptoms of a heart attack include pain in the chest, one or both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, nausea or a mild headache. Recognizing these symptoms is the first step to avoiding a heart attack, especially when there is no one around to help you.
The steps you should take immediately when you experience these symptoms are as follows:
Call emergency services: This should always be your first task. Don’t think that the symptoms will go away. The sooner you get help, the less damage to your heart and the better your chances of survival.
Disprin Chew: Chew 325 mg of aspirin. Chewing the pill instead of swallowing it will allow it to be absorbed quickly, which can limit blood clotting.
stay calm: Anxiety increases the heart’s demand for oxygen. Find a comfortable position, such as a reclining position. This will put less strain on your heart.
What not to do:
Don’t ignore the symptoms
Do not drive yourself to the hospital.
Do not bathe: This can temporarily relieve the painful feeling but it can also cause stress on the heart.
Finally, remember that research shows that actions taken within the first hour of a heart attack are responsible for better or worse outcomes.
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