All around the world, chest pain or numbness of the arm are well-recognized signs of heart disease, but symptoms can also be very subtle. Shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, palpitations, fainting, sweating, indigestion/nausea/vomiting, or heartburn-like symptoms are symptoms of possible heart attack that are often ignored or attributed to other causes. Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is a condition marked by narrowing of small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.
Studies show that the classic symptoms of heart attack are different for women when compared to men. A group of 515 women aged 29-97 who had survived a recent heart attack were asked to describe their symptoms. The study showed that fewer than 30% had chest pain or discomfort prior to their heart attacks, and 43% reported have no chest pain during any phase of the attack. Chest pain however is still considered as the most important heart attack symptom in both women and men. The commonly reported symptoms were unusual fatigue (70.6-percent), sleep disturbance (47.8-percent), and shortness of breath (42.1-percent). Indigestion (39%) and Anxiety (35%) are two other symptoms seen prior to a heart attack in women. Shortness of breath (58%), Weakness (55%), unusual fatigue (43%), Cold sweat (39%), Dizziness – 39% are symptoms noticed during the heart attack.
Risk factors for heart disease that cannot be changed include heredity, age and race. Researchers continue to study the effects of stress and alcohol consumption on the heart.
Your risk of heart attack doubles if you smoke. It is well known that moderate to vigorous physical activity can help prevent heart and blood-vessel disease, thus, a Sedentary lifestyle makes you more prone to heart attacks. High blood cholesterol is dangerous too. As blood cholesterol increases, so does your risk of coronary heart disease.
Individuals, who carry extra body fat, especially around the middle, seem to be more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they do not have other risk factors. Thus, obesity is also an unwanted factor. Diabetes is a serious condition affecting how the body uses food energy (glucose). Diabetes greatly increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Cardiac arrest refers to a very sudden, abrupt loss of heart function. In addition to becoming aware of signs of heart attack, it is important to be ready to help others. During cardiac arrest the person loses consciousness, pulse and blood pressure drop, and normal breathing function is lost. If you see someone in distress, call for help by dialing 911. Immediate attention is required for a person who goes into cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep the person alive until emergency help arrives. Thankfully, cardiac arrest can be reversed if it is treated within a few minutes with an electric shock to the heart (defibrillation) to restore normal heartbeat. In cities where defibrillation is provided within 5 to 7 minutes, the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest is as high as 49 percent.
Studies show that the classic symptoms of heart attack are different for women when compared to men. A group of 515 women aged 29-97 who had survived a recent heart attack were asked to describe their symptoms. The study showed that fewer than 30% had chest pain or discomfort prior to their heart attacks, and 43% reported have no chest pain during any phase of the attack. Chest pain however is still considered as the most important heart attack symptom in both women and men. The commonly reported symptoms were unusual fatigue (70.6-percent), sleep disturbance (47.8-percent), and shortness of breath (42.1-percent). Indigestion (39%) and Anxiety (35%) are two other symptoms seen prior to a heart attack in women. Shortness of breath (58%), Weakness (55%), unusual fatigue (43%), Cold sweat (39%), Dizziness – 39% are symptoms noticed during the heart attack.
Risk factors for heart disease that cannot be changed include heredity, age and race. Researchers continue to study the effects of stress and alcohol consumption on the heart.
Your risk of heart attack doubles if you smoke. It is well known that moderate to vigorous physical activity can help prevent heart and blood-vessel disease, thus, a Sedentary lifestyle makes you more prone to heart attacks. High blood cholesterol is dangerous too. As blood cholesterol increases, so does your risk of coronary heart disease.
Individuals, who carry extra body fat, especially around the middle, seem to be more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they do not have other risk factors. Thus, obesity is also an unwanted factor. Diabetes is a serious condition affecting how the body uses food energy (glucose). Diabetes greatly increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke, and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Cardiac arrest refers to a very sudden, abrupt loss of heart function. In addition to becoming aware of signs of heart attack, it is important to be ready to help others. During cardiac arrest the person loses consciousness, pulse and blood pressure drop, and normal breathing function is lost. If you see someone in distress, call for help by dialing 911. Immediate attention is required for a person who goes into cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep the person alive until emergency help arrives. Thankfully, cardiac arrest can be reversed if it is treated within a few minutes with an electric shock to the heart (defibrillation) to restore normal heartbeat. In cities where defibrillation is provided within 5 to 7 minutes, the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest is as high as 49 percent.
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