Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\nSymptoms of a heart attack are a little different and vary between each person. Some people have them suddenly, but others may take hours or even weeks to feel the full effects. Warning signs of a heart attack may include chest pains or chest discomfort. The severity of symptoms will also depend on the severity of the heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThe earliest symptom may be chest pain or pressure triggered by physical activity,\u201d Dr. Sonpal says. \u201cThis pressure and chest pain are caused by a decrease in blood flow to the heart. You may also feel pain, tightness, squeezing sensation in your arms that spread to your neck, jaw, or back. Other common symptoms are nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, cold sweats, fatigue, lightheadedness, or sudden dizziness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCardiac arrest vs. heart attack symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\n\n- Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n
- Weakness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n
- Heart palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n
- No pulse or breathing<\/span><\/li>\n
- Loss of consciousness\/sudden collapse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- Chest pain or pressure<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pain, tightness, squeezing sensation in your chest or arms that spread to your neck, jaw, or back<\/span><\/li>\n
- Nausea\/vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n
- Heartburn\/indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n
- Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cold sweats<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Feeling of impending doom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
13 signs of heart problems<\/strong><\/p>\nDiagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\nCardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\nThere are a variety of tests and procedures a healthcare professional may consider for a cardiac arrest diagnosis:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The most common test is an <\/span>electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)<\/b>, which shows the heart rhythm and electrical patterns in the heart with the help of electrodes attached to the chest.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- For a visualization of the heart, the doctor may order a <\/span>chest X-ray <\/b>or<\/span> magnetic resonance imaging<\/b> (MRI)<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blood samples<\/b> may be taken to look at various levels in the blood, and these tests can also determine if there were recent heart attacks or a heart problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- A procedure called a <\/span>coronary catheterization <\/b>may be performed to evaluate the oxygen levels and structure and function of the heart<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\nMany of the tests used to diagnose a cardiac arrest are also used to diagnose a heart attack including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- An <\/span>ECG<\/b> to assess heart damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blood tests<\/b> looking at cardiac enzymes and troponins can tell the size and timing of the heart attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- The <\/span>coronary catheterization <\/b>can be performed, which can also clean out blocked arteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- An echocardiography<\/strong><\/span> imaging test can be done during and after the heart attack. This will tell medical professionals which areas in the heart have blockage or damage depending on how it is pumping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n\n\nCardiac arrest vs. heart attack diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\n\n- ECG<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chest X-ray or MRI<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coronary catheterization<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- ECG\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n
- Coronary catheterization<\/span><\/li>\n
- Echocardiography<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\nCardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n\u201cCPR and defibrillation are the first forms of emergency treatment in a cardiac arrest,\u201d Dr. Sonpal says. \u201cThese get your heart beating again after it has stopped.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nFirst, it is important to call 911 at the first sign someone is having a cardiac arrest. Next, if you have access to an automated external defibrillator (AED), get the AED and follow the instructions. Then, perform CPR. This helps restore normal heart rhythm. Chest compressions help continue to pump blood through the body after a sudden cardiac arrest, which can lead to resuscitation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFor those that survive this attack, there are treatments to reduce the chance of another cardiac arrest happening. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Medication may be prescribed to manage blood pressure and cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If there is any damage to the heart, surgery may be needed.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lifestyle cha<\/span>nges<\/span> should be implemented including a healthy diet and exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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