Heart Attack π
By: Chesely & Samandria βπΏππΎ
What is a Heat Attack??
A heart is when the oxygen blood flow redcues or cuts off completely to the heart.
The arteries narrow because of plaque, once the plaque is formed a blood clot orbits th e plaque which causes the blockage of the blood flow.
A heart also occurs also when the artery temporarily goes into a spasm.π
How might someone's life change after a heart attack???
Most people survive their first heart attack. Survival of a heart attack is great but it's also a sign for you to change your lifestyle. Rest is critically needed after a hear attack, other lifestyle changes are based on what amount of damage was done to your heart. You can fully recover from a heart attack as long as you listen to your doctor.
Some of the causes of a heart attack
Obesity
Being obese, can cause a heart attack because all that fat creates plaque, stopping the blood flow.
Cancer
People with cancer have a greater risk of getting a life ending heart attack due to the fact that cancer has a strong effect on both emotional and physical health.
Heart disease
Having heart disease leads to many problems, one being blood clot. This causes little to no blood flow which ends up as a heart attack.
Symptoms of a heart attack
-Pressure
-Tightness
-Shortness of breath
-spontaneous dizziness
-Nausea
-abdominal Pain
-ache in chest that may spread to neck, jaw or back
If you are ever in a heart attack.β¦
If you are ever In a heart attack you must act fast, by calling 911 get to a phone ask quick as possible.
Only drive yourself to a hospital IF you have no choice.
If you see someone act fast. Begin CPR