Sometimes, heart attack (myocardial infarction) is the first
sign that someone has that indicates something is wrong with their ticker
health. Educating the public about the symptoms and risk factors for
cardiovascular disease as well as stroke can prevent these events from
occurring. The symptoms and risk factors for heart disease can lead to stroke
and heart failure apart from a myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest.
Equipping yourself in the life-saving CPR procedure can play
a key role in restoring the life of a cardiac arrest victim. The procedure comprises
chest compressions and rescue breaths that can keep oxygenated blood flowing to
the brain and other vital organs until more definitive medical treatment can
restore a normal heart rhythm. Make sure to sign up in an accredited training
center for acquiring training. If you are on the lookout for one in the Ohio
region, don’t look beyond the AHA certified CPR Columbus. Both theoretical and
practical training are imparted to the students.
Cardiovascular
Disease Common Signs:
The common signs include chest pain, rapid heartbeat and
difficulty breathing with chest pain being the most common one. It is also
called angina that can feel like a dull pressure or a sharp pressing or
stabbing pain, which may or may not radiate to the jaw, neck, back, or arms.
Some of the other signs are shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea,
sweating, weakness.
Cardiovascular
Disease Risk Factors:
Obesity, diabetes, having metabolic syndrome, high
cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. are the risk factors. Following a
heart-healthy diet, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are the
base of your health pyramid and having a solid base can significantly lower
your odds of many other top risk factors like high cholesterol, diabetes,
metabolic syndrome, etc.
Your doctor should definitely know if someone in your family
has cardiovascular disease especially if a male family member had a heart
attack before age 55, or a female before age 65—this is a risk factor for younger
adults.
Heart
Attack Warning Signs in Men and Women:
Pain in the center of the chest is the most common symptom
for both sexes alongside pain in the back, neck, arms or jaw, although these
are more common in women. Women are also more likely to have nausea, vomiting,
shortness of breath, indigestion, etc.
It is possible to have a myocardial infarction without having
any warning signs as it’s common to have episodes of chest pain upon exertion
for months or years prior to a heart attack. Like we have already mentioned
before that the very first sign an individual has that something is wrong with
his or her heart health is a myocardial infarction.
Signs of
Stroke:
Just remember the acronym FAST that stands for Face Drooping,
Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty and Time to dial 911.
Hope, you find this information to be useful.
For
more information or to join a CPR course, call CPR Columbus on 614-321-2094.
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