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Lifesaving information on Heart Attacks

Lifesaving information on Heart Attacks. Presented to: Members of Virtua’s Health Systems. Presented by: Rachel Zeilman. What is a heart attack?. B lood flow to heart is blocked Without blood, heart muscle dies quickly Main killer in the US Treatment works best when given immediately

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Lifesaving information on Heart Attacks

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  1. Lifesaving information on Heart Attacks Presented to: Members of Virtua’s Health Systems Presented by: Rachel Zeilman

  2. What is a heart attack? • Blood flow to heart is blocked • Without blood, heart muscle dies quickly • Main killer in the US • Treatment works best when given immediately • Call 9-1-1 when symptoms arise

  3. Most are a result of CHD • Coronary Heart Disease: plaque building in arteries • Atherosclerosis: aftermath, years of plaque building • Plaque: mainly fat, cholesterol, & calcium Causes of Heart Attacks

  4. Signs & Symptoms • Pain or discomfort • Chest, back, neck, jaw, arms, shoulders • Feeling weak, faint, or light-headed • Shortness of breath • Cold sweats • Nausea

  5. Who is at risk? • Certain traits & habits raise the risk • Smoking • High blood pressure • High triglycerides • High blood cholesterol • Diabetes • Other facts: • Men & women have the same risk • Risk factors “gang up”

  6. Diagnosis • Diagnosis will be done using: • Family medical history • Risk factors • Medical exam

  7. Diagnosis continued • No single test is reliable enough • Doctors use one or more test • Electrocardiogram • Stress test • Chest X Ray • Blood test

  8. Immediate Treatment • Early treatment can be lifesaving • Oxygen therapy • providing body with extra oxygen • Aspirin • thin blood, prevent clotting • Nitroglycerin • reduce heart’s workload • Treatment for chest pain

  9. Treatment at Hospital • Treatment with medications • Superaspirins • Blood thinning medications • Pain relievers • Invasive surgery (if needed) • Coronary angioplasty and stenting • Coronary artery bypass surgery

  10. Maintaining a healthy diet • Maintain a healthy weight • Be physically active • Refrain from smoking • Reduce stress • Limit alcohol Prevention

  11. Recovery • Severity of damage depends on blockage • Muscle can heal within several weeks • Recovery usually takes eight weeks • Scar tissue forms • Survivors experience CAD • Need to make lifestyle changes

  12. Lifestyle changes • Smoking cessation • Blood pressure management • Diet • Exercise • Medication • Stress management

  13. Planning for the Future • Rewards are worth struggles of changing • Get to enjoy best quality of life • Set SMART goals • Seek help from medical professionals • If experiencing depression, seek help immediately

  14. Reassuring Loved Ones • Managing loved ones concerns is stressful • Keeping up with doctors appointments • Correctly going through rehabilitation • Communicating with loved ones helps recovery

  15. Heart Failure • Caused by • Coronary heart disease • Heart attack • Cardiomyopathy • High blood pressure

  16. Heart Failure Treatments • Doctor prescribed exercise • Dietary changes • Medicines • Surgery when needed

  17. Heart Disease • Conditions affecting the heart including • Coronary heart disease • Heart attack • Congestive heart failure • Congenital heart failure

  18. Heart Disease Treatments • Quitting smoking • Lowering cholesterol • Controlling blood pressure • Maintaining healthy weight • Exercise

  19. Living Healthy • Eat 2-3 servings of fruit a day • Eat 3-5 servings of vegetables a day • Exercise 4 days a week • Visit doctors regularly

  20. Resources, further info • www.webmd.com • http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/heartattack/ • www.heart.org • www.Cdc.gov • www.mayoclinic.com

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