Heart Attack

• 1. Heart Attack A heart attack occurs when the flow of oxygen-rich blood is suddenly blocked to a section of heart muscle and if the flow isn't restored quickly that section of heart muscle begins to die.
• 2. Symptoms Linked with aSymptoms Linked with a Heart AttackHeart Attack ● Pain in the chest which continue for more than a few minutes ● Pain that progresses beyond the chest to the shoulder, arm and back. ● Shortness of breath Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness ● Rapid or irregular heartbeats Heartburn or abdominal pain
• 3. Heart Attack TreatmentHeart Attack Treatment Coronary angioplasty and stenting:Coronary angioplasty and stenting:This procedure opens blocked coronary arteries allowing the blood flow more freely to the heart. Coronary artery bypass surgery:Coronary artery bypass surgery: In this procedure a graft is created to bypass blocked coronary arteries using a vessel from another part of the body.