How to avoid heart attack

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Every day the number of people who have problems with heart health, is growing. A man ages, his body weakened, resulting in increased risk of heart attack. Most patients recognize the signs of an attack too late. These signs need to know everyone, so that in case of need in time to see a doctor:

What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when a major coronary artery or one of the main branches, feeding blood to the heart is blocked. The longer the body is in such condition, the greater the damage.

Факторы риска, увеличивающие возможность сердечного приступа:

  • Высокое кровяное давление
  • Высокое содержание холестерина в крови
  • Ожирение
  • Стресс
  • Отсутствие физической активности
  • Курение
  • Диабет (высокое содержание сахара в крови)
  • Атеросклероз (склерозирование артерий)
  • Наследственная предрасположенность

Какие симптомы указывают на опасность сердечного приступа?

  • Chest discomfort: Often a harbinger of a heart attack can be a feeling of pain, discomfort and pressure in the chest that lasts more than a few minutes.
  • Discomfort in the upper regions of the body: It can be a sudden weakness in the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, back, etc. Pain can vary from mild to intense.
  • Shortness of breath: chest discomfort often leads to that person begins to choke, it becomes difficult to breathe.
  • Anxiety: The patient may experience feelings of anxiety or panic for no apparent reason. He may even lose his voice and his look may defocus.
  • Vertigo: The patient may feel dizzy or faint.
  • Sweating: Could a sudden cold sweat.
  • Other symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, fatigue.

Noticing these signs in yourself or have someone from the family to immediately call your doctor.

A few tips to help prevent a heart attack:

  • Do not smoke.
  • Reduce the amount of salt in your diet.
  • Eat a healthy diet to lower cholesterol, and useful for your heart.
  • Reduce the number of products, saturated fats.
  • Monitor your body. What is your blood pressure? And what is cholesterol? You should know this in order to control risk factors.
  • Learn the history of diseases your family. If anyone of them had a heart attack, you have to worry about.
  • Do not abuse alcohol.
  • Make physical activity.

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