Heart Care, What to do After Heart Attack

In the adult population of industrialized countries the heart attack has significance as a leading cause of death, possibly due to lack of timely care. Do you know what to do in case of this accident?

In the first instance it is important to know what a heart attack: the coronary arteries are responsible for sending blood to the heart, through which it delivers oxygen and nutrients it needs to function. By the passage of time, these passageways can be affected by cholesterol (fat) that has accumulated on the walls, leading to shrink in its interior, so that blood flowing through the artery is reduced and circulates more slowly.

Almost anyone is prone to attack, but even greater risk in those who:
* Family history of heart problems (heart).
* They suffer high blood pressure (hypertension).
* Smoke.
* They consume too much salt.
* Obese or overweight.
* They hectic pace of life.
* They neglect their diet and it contains high percentages of fat, which raises cholesterol levels.

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For a heart attack there is no place or time, can happen when you least imagine and without you being ready to cope, especially if you are alone. However, you should be able to recognize early signs, and suddenly experience severe chest pain, which extends left arm to the chin (mandible).

Each deep breathing brings oxygen to the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the body and keep the blood circulating. If possible, apply pressure directly on the heart, as this can help restore normal rhythm.

Who are treated for heart disease, may have prescribed nitroglycerin beads, which could be used at times as described. Its effect is directed to widen blood vessels so that, in this way, the heart can receive the oxygen required.

As help arrives, try to act calmly but quickly, because if it takes a long time permanent damage may occur in your heart or even death.

What is important, How to be a healthy life. It is worth remembering some of the most important recommendations:
Cholesterol. This complies with prominent fatty compound functions in the body, but if it appears in large quantities affects health, as it is transported by the blood and deposited in the arteries of the heart with the consequences described. If you leave it out of your life, follow healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables and fiber, low in salt and fat.

Smoke. The snuff affects the quality of oxygen that circulates through the veins, in addition to nicotine, one of its thousands of components, directly affects the heart by altering its rate and blood pressure. Suffer the same consequences as people use drugs, so it is advisable to gradually move away from both addictions, as do overnight may have other consequences, primarily emotional.

Hypertension. High blood pressure, called by experts "murderer silent" in constant rapid heart rate, which inevitably cause long-term exhaustion. It is indicated that the doctor check your blood pressure and give medications or change in habits that will maintain the level in the normal range.

Stress. The intense pace of modern life favors for all activities scheduled on the heart to work at a steady pace. As far as possible scheduled days, and even a few hours of rest, sleep experts recommend at least six hours recovering lost energy and being ready for the next day.

Obesity. Being overweight is closely related to hypertension and high cholesterol levels, factors as outlined contribute to increased risk of heart attack. Seek help from a medical specialist, in this case the dietitian, who will design for you the diet that fits your lifestyle, with which you will surely get the desired results.

Exercise. Regular physical activity strengthens the heart and lungs, among many other organs as well as collaborating in the purity of blood. Walk a few minutes a day and, without noticing it, your health will improve gradually.

Alcohol. It is true that low amounts exerts a favorable effect on cholesterol and also protects against coagulation. However, higher amounts raise blood pressure, lead to irregular heartbeats and heart muscle damage, because this product degradation is slower in women (for their metabolic functioning), they are more susceptible to damage abuse of the drink.

Of course a healthy lifestyle will give you the opportunity to increase their life expectancy, so that the most relevant is to see your doctor and taking some steps that will benefit your body. Meanwhile, consider that we can all be exposed to a heart attack and it is important to know what to do to him.