Faqs On Heart Attacks and Heart Diseases- Star Hospitals

1. Faqs On Heart Attacks and Heart Diseases- Star Hospitals Heart disease is the number one killer world-over. Indians suffer at younger age and have more severe disease. There are several types of heart diseases like coronary artery disease( heart attacks),hypertension, valve-diseases, infections, heart failure, cardia muscle weakness, arrythmias, conduction problems, heart defects present from birth (Congenital heart diseases); but heart attacks are most common and can be fatal if not addressed in time. Heart Hospital in Hyderabad | Star Hospitals “Dr. Gopichand Mannam” Common heart attack signs and symptoms include: ● Chest pain/tightness/pressure/ heaviness/ discomfort (angina) often on exertion after a full meal; May be associated with sweating ● Shortness of breath/ sever fatigue ● Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back ● Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed. 1. What are the first symptoms of heart attack? The earliest warning to track could be recurrent chest pain or pressure. Many people have warning signs and symptoms hours, days, or weeks in advance. Some people can have mild pain, while others may have more severe pain. Sometimes there may not be any symptoms. In some, the first sign may be sudden cardiac arrest and the patient may not even reach the hospital. Often angina may be confused with indigestion. 2. What are the common heart problems? i. Coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common heart disease, happens when LDL/ "bad" cholesterol builds up plaque in your heart's arteries and reduce the blood flow to the muscles of the heart. ii. Heart failure Your heart contracts and relaxes pumping blood continuously to every part of your body. If your heart muscle becomes weak or stiff or your heart valves develop problems, or other conditions reduce or change your heart's pumping ability, it's called congestive heart failure (CHF). iii. Arrhythmias/ heart blocks Arrhythmia means that your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, an irregular and often rapid heartbeat Supraventricular tachycardia, a fast heartbeat When the nerves of the heart have defective conduction heart-blocks can be precipitated iv. Valvular heart diseasev There are 4 different valves in the heart, and each of them can develop problems. Here are some types of valvular heart disease: Mitral valve regurgitation

2. Mitral valve stenosis Mitral valve prolapse Aortic valve regurgitation Aortic valve stenosis Endocarditis v. Aortic aneurysms The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An aortic aneurysm is when the aorta enlarges or develops a bulge, due to inherited diseases or longstanding high blood pressure or high cholesterol. vi. Heart infections Some infections can attack the heart directly. Tuberculosis, viruses, and some other infections can inflame the sac surrounding the heart, causing pericarditis. Some viruses can attack the heart muscle, causing myocarditis, a swelling of the heart muscle. vii. Heart problems at birth Some children are born with heart defects. These problems may involve the valves, the vessels leading to and from the heart, or a hole between the pairs of heart chambers. 3. What factors make one prone to the heart-attacks? Yes, the elderly, post-menopausal women, smokers, diabetic and hypertensive patients, those with large bellies and those habituated to sedentary work and those who always become stressed and worry too-much are prone for coronary artery disease. Some families and races are predisposed to early atherosclerosis and heart attacks. 4. How stress can cause heart disease? Stress can most often be defined to be an unavoidable part of life and can come from a number of physical sources like not getting adequate sleep or having other kinds of illnesses. Another factor for stress can be emotional, worrying about not having enough money or the death of a dear one. Stress can also be caused from lesser dramatic causes like everyday obligations and pressures. Your body’s response to stress is supposed to protect you from the adverse effects. But, if it's constant, it can cause more harm to you. A hormone called cortisol is released in response to stress. Studies suggest that high levels of cortisol from long-term stress can increase the blood cholesterol content, further triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure. These are common risk factors that contribute to heart disease. Build-up of plaque deposits in the arteries can also be caused by Stress. Even minor stress can make way to heart problems like poor blood flow to the heart muscle. This is a condition where the heart doesn't get enough blood or oxygen. And, long-term stress can affect how the blood clots. In addition, people with stress might smoke or choose other unhealthy ways to deal with stress.

3. 5. How do you stop a heart attack immediately? The first and most important is to look out for symptoms. To remember is that not all heart attacks begin with a sudden, crushing chest pain. Sometimes, some cause no symptoms at all, especially those that happen to people with diabetes.They could begin slowly, with mild pain and with a mellow discomfort. They can happen while you're at rest or while you are up and active. How severe they are can mostly depend on the factors such as your age, gender, and medical conditions. What you can do: DON’T NEGLECT ANY CHEST PAIN/DISCOMFORT Call emergency right away. Do not drive yourself. Seek help, call your friend. An early ECG may make big difference. Readmore: ​https://starhospitals.in/site/department/cardiacsciences/43/53 About Star Hospitals: ​Star Hospitals has evolved as a centre of excellence in the field of medicine with seamless healthcare delivery to all sections of people. It is a pioneer in cutting edge innovations across the medical ecosystem with unsparing focus on revolutionary technology, best medical expertise and advanced procedures, constantly striving to meet the vagarious medical needs of our patients. We offer sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care services and push our horizons to provide world -class health services at affordable costs. Contact Us:​ info@starhospitals.in & +91 9100 911911