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(break open). Hardened plaque narrows the coronary arteries and reduces the
flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. If
the plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form on its surface. A large blood clot
can mostly or completely block blood flow through a coronary artery. Over time,
ruptured plaque also hardens and narrows the coronary arteries. If the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your
heart muscle is reduced or blocked, angina
(an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) or a heart attack
can occur.
Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It may
feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also can occur in your
shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina pain may even feel like
indigestion.
A heart attack occurs if the flow of
oxygen-rich blood to a section of heart muscle is cut off. If blood flow isn’t
restored quickly, the section of heart muscle begins to die. Without quick
treatment, a heart attack can lead to serious health problems or death.
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- 1. Heart Attack
- 2. From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Quickly identify signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions and learn how to recognize the difference between a minor injury or illness, and those that are more serious with this essential handbook.
- 3. FIRSTAIDPOWERPOINT.ORG What is a Heart Attack? The heart is a pump made of muscle. It pumps blood around our body as part of the circulatory system. The heart requires a constant supply of blood itself in order to pump effectively. The heart is supplied with blood by a network of coronary arteries. These arteries can become blocked with clots or fatty tissue. This is a process known as atherosclerosis and causes ischemic heart disease (IHD). When the coronary arteries become blocked, the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen/nutrients and dies. This is known as a heart attack.
- 4. FIRSTAIDPOWERPOINT.ORG What is a Heart Attack? The medical term for a heart attack is Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- 5. FIRSTAIDPOWERPOINT.ORG Signs and Symptoms ● Chest pain (which does not get better) ● May spread to jaw / shoulders / arm / back ● Shortness of breath ● Victim becomes pale / sweaty ● Fear and anxiety (“sense of impending doom”) ● Irregular pulse ● Feeling sick (nausea) and vomitting
- 7. FIRSTAIDPOWERPOINT.ORG First Aid Management ● Call for emergency medical help ● Encourage the patient to chew a large (300mg) Aspirin unless they are allergic ● Place the victim in a position of rest, ideally on the floor ● Monitor and give reassurance whilst waiting for ambulance ● Be prepared to give Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- 8. FIRSTAIDPOWERPOINT.ORG Aspirin Aspirin helps by breaking down clots which cause heart attacks. It is not given for pain relief in this emergency situation. You should encourage the casualty to chew a 300mg (large) aspirin so that it is absorbed through the mouth and gums. They should not swallow the Aspirin as this will not be as effective.