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

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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Lifesaving information on Heart Attacks

Lifesaving information on Heart AttacksPresented to: Members of Virtuas Health Systems

Presented by: Rachel Zeilman

What is a heart attack?Blood flow to heart is blockedWithout blood, heart muscle dies quicklyMain killer in the USTreatment works best when given immediatelyCall 9-1-1 when symptoms arise

Causes of Heart Attacks Most are a result of CHDCoronary Heart Disease: plaque building in arteriesAtherosclerosis: aftermath, years of plaque buildingPlaque: mainly fat, cholesterol, & calcium

Signs & SymptomsPain or discomfortChest, back, neck, jaw, arms, shouldersFeeling weak, faint, or light-headed Shortness of breathCold sweatsNausea

Who is at risk?Certain traits & habits raise the riskSmokingHigh blood pressureHigh triglyceridesHigh blood cholesterolDiabetesOther facts:Men & women have the same riskRisk factors gang up

DiagnosisDiagnosis will be done using:Family medical historyRisk factorsMedical exam

Diagnosis continuedNo single test is reliable enoughDoctors use one or more testElectrocardiogramStress testChest X RayBlood test

Immediate TreatmentEarly treatment can be lifesaving Oxygen therapy providing body with extra oxygenAspirinthin blood, prevent clottingNitroglycerinreduce hearts workloadTreatment for chest pain

Treatment at Hospital

Treatment with medications SuperaspirinsBlood thinning medicationsPain relieversInvasive surgery (if needed)Coronary angioplasty and stentingCoronary artery bypass surgeryPreventionMaintaining a healthy dietMaintain a healthy weightBe physically activeRefrain from smokingReduce stressLimit alcohol

RecoverySeverity of damage depends on blockageMuscle can heal within several weeksRecovery usually takes eight weeksScar tissue formsSurvivors experience CAD Need to make lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changesSmoking cessationBlood pressure managementDietExerciseMedicationStress management

Planning for the FutureRewards are worth struggles of changingGet to enjoy best quality of lifeSet SMART goalsSeek help from medical professionalsIf experiencing depression, seek help immediately

Reassuring Loved OnesManaging loved ones concerns is stressfulKeeping up with doctors appointmentsCorrectly going through rehabilitationCommunicating with loved ones helps recovery

Heart FailureCaused byCoronary heart diseaseHeart attackCardiomyopathyHigh blood pressure

Heart Failure TreatmentsDoctor prescribed exerciseDietary changesMedicinesSurgery when needed

Heart DiseaseConditions affecting the heart includingCoronary heart diseaseHeart attackCongestive heart failureCongenital heart failureHeart Disease TreatmentsQuitting smokingLowering cholesterolControlling blood pressureMaintaining healthy weightExercise

Living HealthyEat 2-3 servings of fruit a dayEat 3-5 servings of vegetables a dayExercise 4 days a weekVisit doctors regularly

Resources, further infowww.webmd.comhttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/heartattack/www.heart.orgwww.Cdc.govwww.mayoclinic.com