Heart Attack - Signs And Symptoms You Must Not Ignore!

Most people have the view that only the older generation will be prone to attack. But, now-a-days, those even in 20s and 30s get heart attack, due to, too much stress at work. So, it is better for all to know the various symptoms of heart attack. Unlike what is shown in movies, not all heart attack patients hold their chest during attack. Those who are diabetic, don't have excessive sweating or pain during an attack.

1) One symptom of heart attack, which is often never dreamt of is- severe jaw pain for few seconds, it happens usually at night. The pain will be so severe, will have nothing to do with tooth or gum problem, but will wake the person. My husband had like this, knowing it to be one of the symptoms of attack, gave him sorbitrate at once, then checked his blood pressure, it was very high.

2) Another unusual symptom which a person can have is unusual stomach pain for no reason. The pain will be quite severe, may or may not be accompanied by vomiting or nausea.

3) Discomfort in the Chest: The patient will usually feel like there is some pressure and squeezing in the chest or pain or even fullness right in the centre. This pain can come and go every few minutes and it should not be ignored.

4) Pain and Discomfort in other Parts of the Body: There may be some amount of pain and discomfort in other parts of the body including the arms, the jawline, back, neck, stomach and even the teeth. This pain can also travel down to the abdomen above umbilicus. In case there is persistent pain along with the chest discomfort, then a doctor must be contacted immediately.

5) Other Symptoms: When you feel breathless without any reason or medical cause, and also when you experience symptoms like anxiety, indigestion, vomiting, nausea, light headedness, dizzy spells and fatigue, you may be suffering from a heart attack.

Immediate Treatment: Once you begin to experience these symptoms along with chest discomfort and chest pain, it is imperative to call the emergency unit of the nearest hospital or get in touch with a doctor. Until then, you will need to lie down and chew aspirin if you are not allergic to the same. This is usually more efficient that swallowing.

Diagnosis of heart attack: Heart attack is diagnosed if patient has 2 criteria out of following 3-

1. Pain or discomfort thought to be due to heart disease
2. ECG suggestive of heart attack
3. Elevated levels of cardiac enzymes (CK-MB and Troponin) in blood test (these levels start rising after 6 to 12 hours of heart attack)

Once you reach doctor an ECG should be done immediately along with blood pressure and pulse. If ECG shows heart attack then immediate action needs to be taken. Remember a normal first ECG does not rule out a heart attack. So a series of ECGs may be ordered by the doctor and at proper time blood test of cardiac enzymes may be done. Ruling out a heart attack may need an observation and testing up to 6 – 12 hours as cardiac enzyme test shows results only after that period.

It is always better for all to carry 2 sorbitrate in their purse, as when one may need, can't be predicted. Well, may be not for you, but can come handy for your friend/ colleague or even a stranger and help to save their lives till they can reach the nearest hospital.

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.    

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