cia #4 informative content powerpoint
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Heart AttackCIA #4 – Informative Content
Leah Lyon
COMS 1010
Etiology – What is a Heart Attack?
• Blood flow to heart blocked• Blockage• Artery spasm
• Heart muscle dies without oxygen
Symptoms
• Often different in men and women• Mistaken for indigestion
Symptoms
Men
• Chest pain• Radiates to jaw
and arm• Nausea and
vomiting• Shortness of breath• Sense of impending
doom
Women
• Often no chest pain!• Fatigue• Weakness or light-
headedness
What to do
• If you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms:• Do NOT drive yourself to the hospital!• Chew 3 baby aspirins (325 mg)• Call 911• Sit or lay down
Prevention
• Smoking cessation• Monitor cholesterol levels• Exercise• Weight control• Diet control
After a Heart Attack
• Heart muscle heals in ~8 weeks• Focus on health management• Diet & Exercise• Lifestyle changes
Source
• For more information, visit:• The American Heart Association
www.heart.org