Heart attacks are a very serious heart condition that 'attack'
suddenly. They can be characterized by a spectrum of chest pains and
discomfort as well as sweating, vomiting and nausia. Sometimes these
symptoms can even result in a complete loss of consciousness. Heart
attacks occur when the blood supply to a part of the heart is
interrupted. This interuption causes both death and scarring of the
tissue in the local area of the heart.
Due to the fact that the interuption can vary in size, as can the area
that is affected. Large or small, heart attacks are serious and often
life-threatening. Deemed as such they are a medical emergency which
needs immediate attention from an emergency medical service. Staying on
top of heart attack symptoms as well as the combination of complete
medical history, blood tests and ECG findings are what make up the
diagnosis for heart attacks.
In recovery the most important thing is restoring the flow of blood
back to the area of the heart that has been interrupted. This is
acheived through thrombolysis and/or angioplasty. Thrombolysis is a
procedure in which the clot is dissolved in the artery enymatically.
Angioplasty is the procedure in which a balloon is used to push open
the artery.
Great importance is placed on monitoring for various complications,
that could prevent a secondy heart attack. Through this monitoring work
is done to help eliminate any risk factors that may exist, which helps
to reduce the odds of further heart attacks.
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