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Heart attack-Alshifa

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when a coronary artery becomes blocked, restricting blood flow to the heart muscle. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Timely medical intervention is crucial to restore blood flow and prevent permanent damage, emphasizing the importance of prompt emergency care.

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Heart attack-Alshifa

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  1. Overview of Cardiac arrest Alshifa Healthcare Services

  2. Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying blood to your heart becomes completely blocked. A patient might complain of chest pain and the heart continues to beat Cardiac Arrest A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating and breathing stops Alshifa Healthcare Services

  3. Cardiac Arrest Scope of the problem A 40+ year old American male has a 1 in8chance of having Sudden Cardiac Death Alshifa Healthcare Services

  4. Cardiac Arrest Scope of the problem > 600,000heart related deaths per year 370,000 die of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.) 1,000die per day 1 person every 2minutes Less than 10% will survive Alshifa Healthcare Services

  5. After the heart stops Every 1 minute that goes by = 10% increase in mortality Average EMS response time ~ 8minutes Alshifa Healthcare Services

  6. How do youchange this outcome? Chest Compressions Chest Compressions ONLY Alshifa Healthcare Services

  7. What about mouth to mouth? Chest Compressions ONLY Alshifa Healthcare Services

  8. What can you do? If you see an adult or teen who has collapsed you must Alshifa Healthcare Services

  9. Assess for any signs of life Call 911 or direct someone to call Start chest compressions and have someone get an AED Alshifa Healthcare Services

  10. Rotate compressors every 2 minutes if possible. After 2 minutes of chest compressions by professional rescuers compressions lose effectiveness Alshifa Healthcare Services

  11. You be the hero Teach your friends and family to ACT Now Click to Know more Alshifa Healthcare Services

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