Heart Attack
Bennett Davidson
What really is a heart attack
A heart attack occurs when a blood clot forms in the coronary artery and oxygen is not able to get to the heart, oxygen is needed for the heart to work properly
Symptoms
- Chest Pain
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms
- Shortness in breath with or without chest discomfort
- Breaking out in a cold sweat
- Nausea
What causes a heart attack?
Treatments
- Oxygen Therapy
- Aspirin
- Nitroglycerin
- Treatments for chest pain