This article explains in detail what actually heart attack mean and why heart attack occurs. In plain words, a heart attack is the slow death of parts of the heart due to lack of blood flow and oxygen. Read whole article to understand in detail.
This document summarizes several common heart disorders:
- Coronary heart disease is caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart. Atherosclerosis is a similar condition where plaques develop inside arterial walls.
- Chest pain called angina occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the heart. Arrhythmias happen when the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing irregular heartbeats.
- Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Other disorders discussed include stroke, myocardial infarction, hypotension, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, and congenital heart disease. Risk factors and treatments are also outlined.
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Rheumatic fever is an inflammation that affects the heart and joints. It usually occurs in children after an untreated strep throat infection. Symptoms include joint pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. If not treated, it can lead to rheumatic heart disease and permanent heart damage. Congenital heart disease is present from birth and can be caused by the mother getting German measles during early pregnancy. Babies with congenital heart disease often have breathing issues and slow growth.
The document provides information about heart disorders. It defines the heart and its functions. Several types of heart disorders are described, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, restrictive cardiomyopathy, alcoholic heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, heart valve disease, and heart muscle disease. Causes, symptoms, and how each develops are explained for the main heart disorders.
Don't break my heart...my achy, achy heart!kshirley245
There are many cardiovascular diseases that can affect the heart's rhythm or cause it to beat too quickly or slowly. Nearly one-third of deaths in Western countries are due to heart disease, mainly caused by coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Coronary artery disease occurs when the arteries supplying the heart muscle become narrowed over time from atherosclerotic deposits, restricting blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Symptoms of coronary artery disease include chest pain and shortness of breath. Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain that occurs due to reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscle, usually brought on by exertion and relieved by rest.
The circulatory system transports nutrients, gases, hormones, blood cells, and helps regulate body temperature throughout the body via blood circulation. It consists of blood vessels and muscles that control blood flow. Common diseases of the circulatory system include cardiomyopathy, hemophilia, pericarditis, angina, and atherosclerosis which involve issues like heart muscle weakening, impaired blood clotting, heart sac inflammation, chest pain from reduced blood flow, and artery narrowing from plaque buildup. Treatment depends on the specific condition but may include medications, medical procedures, or lifestyle changes.
This document discusses common types of heart disease, their symptoms, and risk factors. It describes congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, and coronary artery disease - conditions caused by blockages or narrowing of the arteries that reduce blood flow. The document provides an overview of heart disease and signs of infection, and directs readers to a website for more information on types of heart conditions.
This document discusses common diseases of the circulatory system, including congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, high blood pressure, leukemia, and anemia.
Congenital heart disease is an inherited disorder causing abnormal blood flow. Its symptoms include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, and cyanosis. Rheumatic heart disease can result from rheumatic fever and causes chest pain and swelling. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when blood pressure in the arteries is too high, causing dizziness and headaches. Leukemia develops from excessive abnormal white blood cells and causes fatigue, bruising, and night sweats. Anemia is a decrease in red blood cells causing extreme fatigue, paleness, and
This document summarizes several common heart disorders:
- Coronary heart disease is caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart. Atherosclerosis is a similar condition where plaques develop inside arterial walls.
- Chest pain called angina occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the heart. Arrhythmias happen when the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing irregular heartbeats.
- Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Other disorders discussed include stroke, myocardial infarction, hypotension, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, and congenital heart disease. Risk factors and treatments are also outlined.
Common ailments of the circulatory systemtinybubbles02
Rheumatic fever is an inflammation that affects the heart and joints. It usually occurs in children after an untreated strep throat infection. Symptoms include joint pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. If not treated, it can lead to rheumatic heart disease and permanent heart damage. Congenital heart disease is present from birth and can be caused by the mother getting German measles during early pregnancy. Babies with congenital heart disease often have breathing issues and slow growth.
The document provides information about heart disorders. It defines the heart and its functions. Several types of heart disorders are described, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, restrictive cardiomyopathy, alcoholic heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, heart valve disease, and heart muscle disease. Causes, symptoms, and how each develops are explained for the main heart disorders.
Don't break my heart...my achy, achy heart!kshirley245
There are many cardiovascular diseases that can affect the heart's rhythm or cause it to beat too quickly or slowly. Nearly one-third of deaths in Western countries are due to heart disease, mainly caused by coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Coronary artery disease occurs when the arteries supplying the heart muscle become narrowed over time from atherosclerotic deposits, restricting blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Symptoms of coronary artery disease include chest pain and shortness of breath. Angina pectoris is a type of chest pain that occurs due to reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscle, usually brought on by exertion and relieved by rest.
The circulatory system transports nutrients, gases, hormones, blood cells, and helps regulate body temperature throughout the body via blood circulation. It consists of blood vessels and muscles that control blood flow. Common diseases of the circulatory system include cardiomyopathy, hemophilia, pericarditis, angina, and atherosclerosis which involve issues like heart muscle weakening, impaired blood clotting, heart sac inflammation, chest pain from reduced blood flow, and artery narrowing from plaque buildup. Treatment depends on the specific condition but may include medications, medical procedures, or lifestyle changes.
This document discusses common types of heart disease, their symptoms, and risk factors. It describes congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, and coronary artery disease - conditions caused by blockages or narrowing of the arteries that reduce blood flow. The document provides an overview of heart disease and signs of infection, and directs readers to a website for more information on types of heart conditions.
This document discusses common diseases of the circulatory system, including congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, high blood pressure, leukemia, and anemia.
Congenital heart disease is an inherited disorder causing abnormal blood flow. Its symptoms include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, and cyanosis. Rheumatic heart disease can result from rheumatic fever and causes chest pain and swelling. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when blood pressure in the arteries is too high, causing dizziness and headaches. Leukemia develops from excessive abnormal white blood cells and causes fatigue, bruising, and night sweats. Anemia is a decrease in red blood cells causing extreme fatigue, paleness, and
Heart Diseases in Men and Women are the number 1 cause of death in United States. 1 out of 4 deaths in U.S are caused by Heart Diseases. But this can be controlled or avoided if proper medical attention were given at the right time. In some cases, various symptoms are seen prior to serious heart issues, which could be treated or controlled by getting medical attention from a doctor.
The document discusses common circulatory system ailments including heart diseases like congenital heart disease, angina pectoris, and heart failure. It also discusses blood vessel diseases such as aneurysm, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, stroke, and thrombosis. Blood diseases mentioned include anemia, polycythemia, leukemia, hemophilia, purpura, and petechiae. Each condition is briefly defined.
Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the heart or blood vessels that can lead to heart attack or stroke. There are several types of cardiovascular disease including coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, and peripheral artery disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America. Risk factors can be reduced through a healthy diet of vegetables and fruits, regular exercise to strengthen the cardiovascular system, and supplements like vitamins C, E, and B vitamins.
The document summarizes coronary artery disease and how it relates to the structure and function of the heart. It describes how blood flows through the heart chambers and vessels, how blockages can occur, and conditions like angina and heart attack that can result. It provides information on diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease.
The document defines MI as the permanent destruction of heart muscle cells due to reduced blood flow in a coronary artery, usually caused by atherosclerosis or a blood clot blocking an artery. It lists the main causes of MI as coronary atherosclerosis (around 90% of cases) or non-atherosclerotic causes like vasospasm, embolism, or decreased oxygen supply. Signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, complications, and treatments for MI are also outlined.
This document summarizes several common cardiac diseases seen in humans. It discusses that heart disease is caused by factors like age, gender, obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which includes conditions like atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and not smoking can help control conditions and reduce risk of further heart issues.
Rheumatic fever is a disease that usually occurs in children after an untreated streptococcus throat infection. Congenital heart disease is when babies are born with defects in their heart. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when too much force is exerted on arteries and can lead to headaches, dizziness, and heart issues if uncontrolled. Coronary artery disease occurs when cholesterol builds up in arteries and can block blood flow to the heart.
Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be caused by conditions that damage the heart like heart attacks or heart valve disorders. Left-sided heart failure causes symptoms like shortness of breath, cough, and fatigue due to fluid buildup in the lungs. Right-sided heart failure causes fluid buildup in the legs and abdomen due to the right ventricle failing. Both types are treated with medications like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers to help the heart pump more effectively and relieve symptoms.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be left-sided or right-sided depending on whether the left or right ventricle is affected. Left-sided CHF causes fluid buildup in the lungs, while right-sided causes fluid buildup systemically. Risk factors include age, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, and others. Symptoms depend on whether it is left-sided (shortness of breath) or right-sided (edema). Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms through medications like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, and lifestyle changes.
The heart is divided into four chambers by septa and valves. The document discusses the anatomy and function of the heart and blood vessels. It then describes various heart diseases and conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and methods used to diagnose and treat heart disease.
This document discusses syncope, fatigue, and peripheral edema. It defines syncope as a brief loss of consciousness and describes results from the Framingham Heart Study showing increased incidence with age. Common causes of syncope include vasovagal attacks and cardiac arrhythmias. Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness that can have physical or mental causes and may be a symptom of cardiovascular disease. Peripheral edema is swelling caused by fluid in tissues and can occur in heart failure, cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome due to changes in capillary dynamics and sodium retention.
This document discusses diseases of the heart, including:
1. The major causes of heart disease are atherosclerosis, heart failure, metabolic/autoimmune damage, high blood pressure, and valve/structural abnormalities.
2. Arrhythmias can cause inefficient pumping and death from ischemia, heart attacks, electrolyte imbalances or genetic defects.
3. Coronary artery disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to angina, heart attacks, and heart failure. It is a major cause of death.
4. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficiently due to issues like coronary disease, high blood pressure, or valve problems. It affects blood flow and congestion.
Heart failure is defined as the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be caused by conditions that impair the heart muscle or overload it. Heart failure is classified based on location (right, left, or both ventricles), timing (acute or chronic), and pumping ability (systolic or diastolic). Signs and symptoms include dyspnea, fatigue, fluid retention, and reduced exercise tolerance. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, medications to relieve symptoms and improve pumping ability, and treating the underlying cause.
Coronary heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of the arteries due to fat deposition. High blood pressure and chemicals in tobacco smoke can damage artery walls, causing plaque to build up. Over time, plaque can block or reduce blood flow, leading to chest pain, heart attack, or stroke if a blood clot forms or breaks off. To prevent cardiovascular disease, people should maintain a healthy lifestyle by not smoking, exercising, limiting alcohol, and managing stress.
This document summarizes heart failure, including its classification, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, investigations, and management. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump sufficient blood for the body's needs. It can affect the left side, right side, or both sides of the heart. Management involves correcting underlying causes, reducing demands on the heart through diet and exercise, and pharmacological therapy including diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and other drugs to modify neuroendocrine and renal responses. The goals of treatment are to alleviate symptoms and improve prognosis.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands. It is a major public health problem and most common in the elderly. CHF results from conditions that increase the heart's workload like valvular diseases or decrease the heart's ability to contract effectively from issues such as a myocardial infarction. As the heart fails to meet circulatory demands, compensatory mechanisms activate but eventually fail, leading to symptoms of fluid overload and organ congestion. Treatment involves controlling symptoms with medications that lower preload and afterload on the heart like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers as well as addressing any underlying causes of heart muscle dysfunction.
This document discusses cardiac disorders related to heart sounds and cardiac output. It begins by explaining the four heart sounds (S1-S4) and what events cause each one. It then discusses cardiac output and how it is calculated. Various cardiac disorders are described like murmurs, valvular issues, and septal defects. Valvular stenosis, prolapse, and regurgitation are explained in detail. The document compares normal heart sounds to sounds in different disorders. In summary, it provides an overview of heart sounds, cardiac output, and how various heart conditions affect these systems and can be detected by listening to heart sounds.
Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening between the left ventricle and aorta. It is most commonly caused by age-related calcification of the normal three-leafed valve. As the opening narrows, the left ventricle must work harder to pump blood through, causing thickening of its walls. In later stages, the ventricle dilates and pumping function deteriorates. Symptoms range from shortness of breath to chest pain and syncope. While medical therapy has limited effect, severe symptomatic stenosis requires surgery to replace the valve.
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be caused by conditions that weaken the heart muscle or impair its ability to fill or contract properly. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs or ankles. Diagnosis involves physical exam, medical history, lab tests, echocardiogram and chest x-ray to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and addressing the underlying cause through lifestyle changes, medications and devices.
The document discusses atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. It provides illustrations and descriptions of the heart anatomy, including the coronary arteries and heart muscle. Risk factors for coronary artery disease and heart attack are outlined, along with descriptions of atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack, and diagnostic tests like cardiac catheterization. Invasive treatments for coronary artery disease like percutaneous coronary intervention are also mentioned.
Introduction
Definition
Symptoms and signs
Incidence
Etiology
Types of heart attack
Types of heart attack related to ECG , Radiography and Bio marks
Types of heart attack related to causes
The risk factors
Complications
Complication related to damage in heart during heart attack
Complication related to psychological condition
Complication related to stop medication
Diagnosis
Treatments
Immediate treatment
Medications for heart attacks
Surgical treatment
Prevention
Rehabilitation
Nurse care plan
Reference
The document outlines the qualifications and educational background of Elham Ali Ahmed Ali, including degrees in nursing and diplomas in therapeutic nutrition, medical quality, and infection control. It then provides an outline for a presentation on heart attacks, defining them, listing symptoms and risk factors, describing types and complications, and discussing diagnosis and treatment approaches. Key points covered include definitions of STEMI and NSTEMI heart attacks based on ECG patterns and damage levels, as well as risk factors such as high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and family history. Complications discussed relate to heart and psychological damage.
Heart Diseases in Men and Women are the number 1 cause of death in United States. 1 out of 4 deaths in U.S are caused by Heart Diseases. But this can be controlled or avoided if proper medical attention were given at the right time. In some cases, various symptoms are seen prior to serious heart issues, which could be treated or controlled by getting medical attention from a doctor.
The document discusses common circulatory system ailments including heart diseases like congenital heart disease, angina pectoris, and heart failure. It also discusses blood vessel diseases such as aneurysm, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, stroke, and thrombosis. Blood diseases mentioned include anemia, polycythemia, leukemia, hemophilia, purpura, and petechiae. Each condition is briefly defined.
Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the heart or blood vessels that can lead to heart attack or stroke. There are several types of cardiovascular disease including coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, and peripheral artery disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in America. Risk factors can be reduced through a healthy diet of vegetables and fruits, regular exercise to strengthen the cardiovascular system, and supplements like vitamins C, E, and B vitamins.
The document summarizes coronary artery disease and how it relates to the structure and function of the heart. It describes how blood flows through the heart chambers and vessels, how blockages can occur, and conditions like angina and heart attack that can result. It provides information on diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease.
The document defines MI as the permanent destruction of heart muscle cells due to reduced blood flow in a coronary artery, usually caused by atherosclerosis or a blood clot blocking an artery. It lists the main causes of MI as coronary atherosclerosis (around 90% of cases) or non-atherosclerotic causes like vasospasm, embolism, or decreased oxygen supply. Signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, complications, and treatments for MI are also outlined.
This document summarizes several common cardiac diseases seen in humans. It discusses that heart disease is caused by factors like age, gender, obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which includes conditions like atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and not smoking can help control conditions and reduce risk of further heart issues.
Rheumatic fever is a disease that usually occurs in children after an untreated streptococcus throat infection. Congenital heart disease is when babies are born with defects in their heart. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when too much force is exerted on arteries and can lead to headaches, dizziness, and heart issues if uncontrolled. Coronary artery disease occurs when cholesterol builds up in arteries and can block blood flow to the heart.
Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be caused by conditions that damage the heart like heart attacks or heart valve disorders. Left-sided heart failure causes symptoms like shortness of breath, cough, and fatigue due to fluid buildup in the lungs. Right-sided heart failure causes fluid buildup in the legs and abdomen due to the right ventricle failing. Both types are treated with medications like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers to help the heart pump more effectively and relieve symptoms.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be left-sided or right-sided depending on whether the left or right ventricle is affected. Left-sided CHF causes fluid buildup in the lungs, while right-sided causes fluid buildup systemically. Risk factors include age, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, and others. Symptoms depend on whether it is left-sided (shortness of breath) or right-sided (edema). Treatment focuses on controlling symptoms through medications like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, diuretics, and lifestyle changes.
The heart is divided into four chambers by septa and valves. The document discusses the anatomy and function of the heart and blood vessels. It then describes various heart diseases and conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and methods used to diagnose and treat heart disease.
This document discusses syncope, fatigue, and peripheral edema. It defines syncope as a brief loss of consciousness and describes results from the Framingham Heart Study showing increased incidence with age. Common causes of syncope include vasovagal attacks and cardiac arrhythmias. Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness that can have physical or mental causes and may be a symptom of cardiovascular disease. Peripheral edema is swelling caused by fluid in tissues and can occur in heart failure, cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome due to changes in capillary dynamics and sodium retention.
This document discusses diseases of the heart, including:
1. The major causes of heart disease are atherosclerosis, heart failure, metabolic/autoimmune damage, high blood pressure, and valve/structural abnormalities.
2. Arrhythmias can cause inefficient pumping and death from ischemia, heart attacks, electrolyte imbalances or genetic defects.
3. Coronary artery disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to angina, heart attacks, and heart failure. It is a major cause of death.
4. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficiently due to issues like coronary disease, high blood pressure, or valve problems. It affects blood flow and congestion.
Heart failure is defined as the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be caused by conditions that impair the heart muscle or overload it. Heart failure is classified based on location (right, left, or both ventricles), timing (acute or chronic), and pumping ability (systolic or diastolic). Signs and symptoms include dyspnea, fatigue, fluid retention, and reduced exercise tolerance. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, medications to relieve symptoms and improve pumping ability, and treating the underlying cause.
Coronary heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of the arteries due to fat deposition. High blood pressure and chemicals in tobacco smoke can damage artery walls, causing plaque to build up. Over time, plaque can block or reduce blood flow, leading to chest pain, heart attack, or stroke if a blood clot forms or breaks off. To prevent cardiovascular disease, people should maintain a healthy lifestyle by not smoking, exercising, limiting alcohol, and managing stress.
This document summarizes heart failure, including its classification, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, investigations, and management. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump sufficient blood for the body's needs. It can affect the left side, right side, or both sides of the heart. Management involves correcting underlying causes, reducing demands on the heart through diet and exercise, and pharmacological therapy including diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and other drugs to modify neuroendocrine and renal responses. The goals of treatment are to alleviate symptoms and improve prognosis.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands. It is a major public health problem and most common in the elderly. CHF results from conditions that increase the heart's workload like valvular diseases or decrease the heart's ability to contract effectively from issues such as a myocardial infarction. As the heart fails to meet circulatory demands, compensatory mechanisms activate but eventually fail, leading to symptoms of fluid overload and organ congestion. Treatment involves controlling symptoms with medications that lower preload and afterload on the heart like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta blockers as well as addressing any underlying causes of heart muscle dysfunction.
This document discusses cardiac disorders related to heart sounds and cardiac output. It begins by explaining the four heart sounds (S1-S4) and what events cause each one. It then discusses cardiac output and how it is calculated. Various cardiac disorders are described like murmurs, valvular issues, and septal defects. Valvular stenosis, prolapse, and regurgitation are explained in detail. The document compares normal heart sounds to sounds in different disorders. In summary, it provides an overview of heart sounds, cardiac output, and how various heart conditions affect these systems and can be detected by listening to heart sounds.
Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening between the left ventricle and aorta. It is most commonly caused by age-related calcification of the normal three-leafed valve. As the opening narrows, the left ventricle must work harder to pump blood through, causing thickening of its walls. In later stages, the ventricle dilates and pumping function deteriorates. Symptoms range from shortness of breath to chest pain and syncope. While medical therapy has limited effect, severe symptomatic stenosis requires surgery to replace the valve.
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It can be caused by conditions that weaken the heart muscle or impair its ability to fill or contract properly. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs or ankles. Diagnosis involves physical exam, medical history, lab tests, echocardiogram and chest x-ray to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and addressing the underlying cause through lifestyle changes, medications and devices.
The document discusses atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. It provides illustrations and descriptions of the heart anatomy, including the coronary arteries and heart muscle. Risk factors for coronary artery disease and heart attack are outlined, along with descriptions of atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack, and diagnostic tests like cardiac catheterization. Invasive treatments for coronary artery disease like percutaneous coronary intervention are also mentioned.
Introduction
Definition
Symptoms and signs
Incidence
Etiology
Types of heart attack
Types of heart attack related to ECG , Radiography and Bio marks
Types of heart attack related to causes
The risk factors
Complications
Complication related to damage in heart during heart attack
Complication related to psychological condition
Complication related to stop medication
Diagnosis
Treatments
Immediate treatment
Medications for heart attacks
Surgical treatment
Prevention
Rehabilitation
Nurse care plan
Reference
The document outlines the qualifications and educational background of Elham Ali Ahmed Ali, including degrees in nursing and diplomas in therapeutic nutrition, medical quality, and infection control. It then provides an outline for a presentation on heart attacks, defining them, listing symptoms and risk factors, describing types and complications, and discussing diagnosis and treatment approaches. Key points covered include definitions of STEMI and NSTEMI heart attacks based on ECG patterns and damage levels, as well as risk factors such as high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and family history. Complications discussed relate to heart and psychological damage.
Ischemic heart disease is caused by a reduction in blood supply to the heart muscle due to blockages in the coronary arteries from atherosclerotic plaques. As plaque builds up, it can partially or fully occlude the arteries leading to conditions like angina, heart attack, or sudden cardiac death. Dental treatment for patients with ischemic heart disease requires assessing cardiovascular risk and stabilizing the patient's condition. Procedures use local anesthetic without epinephrine and monitor vitals. Treatment is delayed for 1 month after a heart attack for stability.
A guide for people with coronary heart disease and their families.
This module would help you understand your heart better.
You would become aware of how the heart functions, how do the blood vessels get affected, difference between chest pain, heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest and how to handle each of these situations.
You would also understand the different risk factors for heart disease and the importance of controlling them to lead a healthy future life.
This does not replace the advice given by your doctor specifically for you, but this would help you understand their advice better.
The human heart is a muscular organ with four chambers The size of the heart is the size of about a clenched fist. The function of the heart is to maintain a constant flow of blood throughout the body. This replenishes oxygen and circulates nutrients among the cells and tissues.
Several conditions impair the heart’s function. In Medical Terminology we use the term "heart disease". A list of Some Heart diseases is as follows:-
1(a). Disorders of heart rate, rhythm, and conduction
1.1 Sinus Arrhythmia -
Phasic alteration of heart rate during respiration may be due to activity in the parasympathetic system. can be two types:-
sinus bradycardia - Sinus rate is less than 60/min, Like normally present in Athletes.
Pathological Causes -Myocardial Infarction, Sinus Node Disease, Hypothermia, Hypothyroidism, Cholestatic jaundice, Raised Intracranial pressure, drugs like beta-blockers or verapamil.
Sinus Tachycardia - Heart rate of more than 100/min, it may be associated with exercise, pregnancy, and emotion.
After that Pathological Causes of Anxiety, Fever, Anemia, Heart Failure, Thyrotoxicosis, Phaeochromocytoma, and Drugs like bronchodilators.
1.2 Atrial tachyarrhythmias
Heart Disease having Atrial tachyarrhythmias are irregular fast heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart(atria)
1.3 Atrial ectopic beats
Ectopic heartbeats are extra heartbeats that occur just before a regular beat. Ectopic beats are normal but can give the sensation of a missed beat.
1.4 Atrial tachycardia
It is a type of Heart Disease in which arrhythmia(an irregular heart rhythm) causes the upper chambers(atria) of the heart to beat faster than normal. This condition has several possible causes but is usually not dangerous. It is often curable or manageable with medication.
1.5 Atrial flutter
It Is one of the abnormal heart rhythms characterized by the right atrium beating quickly and encircling the tricuspid annulus.
1.6 Atrial fibrillation
In AF the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat irregularly instead of beating effectively to move blood into the ventricles. It is characterized by the presence of multiple, interacting re-entry circuits looping around the area. if untreated atrial fibrillation doubles the risk of heart-related deaths and associated serious conditions like stroke.
common causes may be coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, hypertension, sinoatrial disease, hyperthyroidism, alcohol, cardiomyopathy, chest infection, congenital heart disease, pericardial disease, and pulmonary embolism.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) involves the heart and blood vessels. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which causes heart attacks and angina. CVD can be caused by atherosclerosis, where plaque builds up in arteries due to conditions like high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and obesity. While some risk factors cannot be controlled, it is estimated that 90% of CVD is preventable through lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, healthy diet and exercise. Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced, and is a medical emergency. The two main types are ischemic, caused by clots, and hemorrhagic, caused by bleeding. Transient ischemic attacks are mini-strokes that resolve
Coronary heart disease is caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. Over many years, plaque narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow. If plaque ruptures, a blood clot can block blood flow and cause a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when an area of the heart muscle dies from lack of oxygen-rich blood. Angina is chest pain that occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and lifestyle changes, medicines, and procedures can help prevent and treat it.
Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort. A person may feel pain when insufficient oxygen-rich blood reaches the heart muscle. This reduced blood flow is caused by coronary heart disease (CHD), an accumulation of plaque inside the coronary blood vessels.
The function of coronary circulation is to supply the heart muscle (myocardium) with oxygen, nutrients, and remove waste products to support its metabolic needs and maintain cardiac function. This circulation ensures that the heart itself receives the necessary oxygenated blood to pump effectively, despite the fact that it's constantly working. Without adequate coronary circulation, the heart muscle can become ischemic (lacking oxygen), leading to conditions like angina or myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Coronary circulation is a type of systemic circulation, as it involves the transport of oxygenated blood from the heart (left ventricle) to the tissues of the heart (myocardium) via the coronary arteries, and the return of deoxygenated blood from the myocardium to the right atrium of the heart through the coronary veins. It's a vital part of the overall circulatory system, specifically focusing on the needs of the heart tissue itself.
It seems like you're asking about the type of bench used in studying or observing coronary circulation. There isn't a specific "coronary circulation type bench" per se, but laboratories and medical facilities might have specialized benches or workstations equipped with materials and instruments for studying cardiovascular physiology, including models of the heart, vessels, and monitoring devices. These benches would be designed to facilitate experiments and resecoronary circulation.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease and the most prevalent cause of heart attacks. It occurs when the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis). This narrowing restricts blood flow to the heart, leading to symptoms such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and in severe cases, heart attack. Risk factors for coronary artery disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medications, procedures like angioplasty or stent placement, and in some cases, coronary artery bypass surgery.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for promoting good coronary circulation and overall heart health. Here are some key lifestyle habits to support coronary circulation:
1. **Regular Exercise:** Engage in aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling to promote cardiovascular fitness and improve blood flow throughout the body, including the coronary arteries.
2. **Healthy Diet:** Consume a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limit intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars, which can contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries.
3. **Maintain a Healthy Weight:** Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for a healthy weight through a combination of regu .
Coronary circulation and it's function .IrannaAngadi
Coronary circulation refers to the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart muscle (myocardium). It's crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the heart tissue to support its function. If you have any specific questions about coronary circulation, feel free to ask!
The function of coronary circulation is to supply the heart muscle (myocardium) with oxygen, nutrients, and remove waste products to support its metabolic needs and maintain cardiac function. This circulation ensures that the heart itself receives the necessary oxygenated blood to pump effectively, despite the fact that it's constantly working. Without adequate coronary circulation, the heart muscle can become ischemic (lacking oxygen), leading to conditions like angina or myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Coronary circulation is a type of systemic circulation, as it involves the transport of oxygenated blood from the heart (left ventricle) to the tissues of the heart (myocardium) via the coronary arteries, and the return of deoxygenated blood from the myocardium to the right atrium of the heart through the coronary veins. It's a vital part of the overall circulatory system, specifically focusing on the needs of the heart tissue itself.
It seems like you're asking about the type of bench used in studying or observing coronary circulation. There isn't a specific "coronary circulation type bench" per se, but laboratories and medical facilities might have specialized benches or workstations equipped with materials and instruments for studying cardiovascular physiology, including models of the heart, vessels, and monitoring devices. These benches would be designed to facilitate experiments and research related to coronary circulation.
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease and the most prevalent cause of heart attacks. It occurs when the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis). This narrowing restricts blood flow to the heart, leading to symptoms such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and in severe cases, heart attack. Risk factors for coronary artery disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medications, procedures like angioplasty or stent placement, and in some cases, coronary artery bypass surgerysurgery
The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle (myocardium). These arteries originate from the base of the aorta, the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. There are two main coronary arteries: the left coronary artery and the right coronary artery.
1. **Left Coronary Artery (LCA):** The left coronary artery branches into two main arteries:
- **Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery:** This artery supplies blood to the
This document provides information on various cardiovascular disorders. It discusses coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, describing how a blockage in the coronary arteries can lead to heart muscle death. It also covers congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, rheumatic heart disease, valvular disorders, vascular disorders like varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis, and arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis. Diagnostic tests and treatments are outlined for each condition.
Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaque builds up in the arteries, limiting blood flow. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows the arteries. This can lead to serious problems like heart attack or stroke if it reduces blood flow too much. The plaque is made up of substances like fat, cholesterol, and calcium. Risk factors include smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Atherosclerosis can affect arteries throughout the body and lead to diseases like coronary heart disease, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease depending on where the blockages occur. Lifestyle changes and medication can help prevent atherosclerosis from worsening.
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People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not synonyms. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.
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Atherosclerosis is a disease where plaque builds up in the arteries, limiting blood flow. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows arteries. This can lead to serious problems like heart attack or stroke if it reduces blood flow to organs and body parts. Atherosclerosis can affect any artery and cause diseases like coronary heart disease (the #1 killer in the US), carotid artery disease which can cause strokes, or peripheral arterial disease which affects arms and legs. Lifestyle changes and medication can help prevent and slow the progression of atherosclerosis.
This document provides information on the cardiovascular system and coronary artery disease. It discusses the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease where plaque builds up in the arteries leading to stenosis and reduced blood flow. This can cause chest pain called angina due to ischemia. The document outlines the symptoms, diagnosis, and management of coronary artery disease including medications, lifestyle changes, and possible surgical interventions. It also discusses related conditions like angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and heart failure.
This document provides an overview of ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction. It discusses the anatomy and physiology of the heart and coronary circulation. Ischemic heart disease is defined as a reduction in blood flow and oxygen delivery through the coronary arteries, usually due to plaque buildup. Risk factors include conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and smoking. Angina pectoris is described as chest pain or discomfort due to myocardial ischemia. Treatment involves both medical approaches like medications and lifestyle changes as well as surgical procedures like CABG.
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A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies. This blockage is often caused by a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. When the blood flow is reduced or blocked, the affected part of the heart muscle can't get the oxygen it needs, leading to tissue damage or death.
Atherosclerosis is an intima-based lesion organized into a fibrous cap and an atheromatous (gruel-like) core and composed of SMCs, ECM, inflammatory cells, lipids, and necrotic debris.
Atherogenesis is driven by an interplay of inflammation and injury to vessel wall cells.
Atherosclerotic plaques accrue slowly over decades but may acutely cause symptoms due to rupture, thrombosis, hemorrhage, or embolization.
Risk factor recognition and reduction can reduce the incidence and severity of atherosclerosis-related disease.
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What is a Heart Attack?
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Rising public awareness about symptoms of heart attack in men and women and several
lifestyle changes have eventually contributed to a considerable reduction in the occurrence of
heart attacks in the last four decades. Right now it is very important to know and understand
what is a heart attack. Today, the best treatment for someone encountering a heart attack is a
prompt identification of the diagnosis and transport to a hospital that can perform prompt
catheterisation and PTCA or stenting within the first 90 minutes of the cardiac incidence.
Nearly one million Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. Out of these four hundred
thousand of them die. There are an estimated 45 million patients of coronary artery
(heart) disease in India. Statistics reveal that in India by 2020, heart diseases will account
for one-third of all deaths.
What is a Heart Attack?
In plain words, a heart attack is the slow death of parts of the heart due to lack of blood flow
and oxygen. This happens when blood vessels carrying blood to the heart are constricted or
blocked as a result of high cholesterol levels and other substances. A heart attack is
essentially a failure of the heart and can lead to the death of the patient in severe cases. This
condition is medically called Myocardial Infarction, which literally means the death of the
heart muscle.
What is a heart attack? It is essentially a failure of the heart and causes an irreversible death
of the heart muscle slowly over small time.
2. Heart attacks cause an irreversible death of the heart muscle. The heart muscle continues to
die for six to eight hours at which time it is usually “complete”. The dead heart muscle is
eventually replaced by a scar tissue. In some cases, they are associated with a condition
called ‘Silent Ischemia’, which causes sporadic interruptions of blood flow to the heart that
are painless for unknown reasons, although they may damage the heart tissue. Silent ischemia
is commonly seen in diabetic patients.
There is a widespread misconception around the fact that a heart attack and an angina are the
same things. In reality, they are essentially the result of the same manifestation and there does
exist certain nuanced differences between the two. In order to understand better, it is
important to shed a little light on angina as well.
Angina, also known as angina pectoris is marked by intense pain, squeezing sensation and
discomfort in the chest occasionally spreading to the shoulders, neck, and arms. It is often
experienced when the heart is working harder than normal due to insufficient supply of blood
to the heart muscle. Stress, extreme temperatures, cigarette smoking, and alcohol intake can
also cause an angina attack.
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The difference between Angina and Heart Attack?
Angina is the condition wherein the patient suffers pain or discomfort in the chest area due to
reduced blood flow in the heart. Angina is an indicator of a serious heart disease, but is not
directly related to heart attack, although symptomatically it may be similar. Angina hardly
has fatal consequences.
Heart attack can be fatal and is characterized by the gradual failure of parts of the heart.
Functional failure is characteristic to heart attack, while it is absent in angina.
A heart attack has been medically defined in a variety of different terms and ways with their
own set of nuanced causes and symptoms. Therefore, if you ask a Cardiologist what is a heart
attack? His answer would involve including the below-mentioned terms.
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): An umbrella term for conditions wherein the blood
supplied to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked due to a blockage of the coronary arteries.
STEMI: A common name for ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a very serious type of
heart attack during which one of the heart’s major arteries is completely blocked. Thus, it
is fundamentally caused due to a blocked blood supply for a prolonged period of that
results in affecting a large area of the heart.
3. NSTEMI: A non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction, a type of heart attack in which an
artery is partially blocked, previously affected by atherosclerosis and severely reducing
blood flow.
Myocardial infarction - The damaging or death of an area of the heart muscle
(myocardium) resulting from decreases or stoppage of blood flow to a part of the heart,
causing damage to the heart.
Coronary Thrombosis: Blockage of blood flow due to the formation of a clot in one of
the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle. It is associated with narrowing of blood
vessels subsequent to clotting.
Coronary Occlusion: A partial or complete obstruction of a coronary artery that hinders
blood flow to some part of the heart muscle. This condition may cause an attack.
To sum up, a heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is hindered or
stopped. This usually takes place because of a plaque rupture in one of the coronary arteries
causing the irreversible death of the heart muscle. Nonetheless, there are various causes of
heart attack. Therefore, to know more about the causes of heart attack, go to the heart attack
causes article.