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- 1. Introduction • An overviewof heart attacks and their significance as a medical emergency.
- 2. What is aHeart Attack? • A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, leading to damage.
- 3. Types of HeartAttacks • 1. STEMI • 2. NSTEMI • 3. Silent Heart Attack (Coronary Artery Spasm)
- 4. Risk Factors forHeart Attacks • 1. Non-modifiable: Age, gender, genetics • 2. Modifiable: Smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, etc.
- 5. Causes of HeartAttack • 1. Atherosclerosis • 2. Blood clots • 3. Coronary artery spasms.
- 6. Signs and Symptomsof Heart Attack • 1. Chest pain • 2. Shortness of breath • 3. Nausea, dizziness, cold sweats.
- 7. Monitoring the Victim'sCondition • Observe heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and consciousness level.
- 8. What to Do? •1. Call emergency services • 2. Help the victim rest • 3. Provide aspirin if advised.
- 9. Administering CPR • 1.Perform chest compressions (100-120 per minute) • 2. Ensure full chest recoil.
- 10. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) •Follow AED instructions to analyze rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary.
- 11. Health Education • 1.Promote a healthy lifestyle • 2. Routine health check-ups • 3. Stress management.
- 12. Nursing Care Planfor Heart Attack • 1. Monitor vital signs • 2. Administer prescribed medications • 3. Provide emotional support.
- 13. Nursing Diagnoses • 1.Decreased cardiac output • 2. Risk of ineffective tissue perfusion • 3. Anxiety management.
- 14. Pharmacological Treatment • 1.Antiplatelets (e.g., aspirin) • 2. Beta-blockers • 3. ACE inhibitors and statins.
- 15. Conclusion • Prompt recognitionand intervention save lives. Prevention and education reduce risks.