What causes a sudden heart attack?

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What causes a sudden heart attack?
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Reasons for Heart Attack

• A heart attack happens when blood flow to the
  heart stops or slows down. This usually occurs
  because of a blockage in the arteries leading to
  the heart. The symptoms include chest pain,
  shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness,
  and fainting.
• Heart attacks are common and often deadly. They
  affect men more than women, and older adults more
  than younger ones. In fact, they account for
  nearly half of deaths from cardiovascular
  disease.
• There are several risk factors associated with
  heart attacks. These include high cholesterol
  levels, smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of
  exercise, stress, and family history. If you
  experience any of these symptoms, seek medical
  attention immediately.

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Major Symptoms of a Heart Attack!

• 1. Chest Pain
• Chest pain is one of the first symptoms that you
  may experience if you are having a heart attack.
  If you have chest pain, you should immediately
  check with heart specialist
• 2. Shortness of Breath
• Shortness of breath can occur at any time, but
  it is often associated with heart attacks. If you
  feel shortness of breath, you should sit down and
  rest until your breathing returns to normal.
• 3. Nausea Vomiting
• Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of a
  heart attack. You may experience nausea and/or
  vomiting if you have a heart attack.

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Major Causes for Heart Attack

• 1. High Blood Pressure
• High blood pressure can cause heart attacks and
  strokes. This condition can be caused by high
  cholesterol levels, obesity, diabetes, smoking,
  stress, lack of exercise, and genetics.
• 2. Smoking
• Smoking causes damage to arteries and increases
  the risk of having a heart attack. If you smoke
  cigarettes, you are increasing your chances of
  developing cardiovascular disease.
• 3. Obesity
• Obesity is associated with many health problems
  including heart disease. Being overweight puts
  extra strain on the heart and other organs.

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Treatment Options for Heart Attack

• Angioplasty
• Angioplasty, Laser
• Artificial heart valve surgery
• Atherectomy
• Bypass surgery
• Cardiomyoplasty
• Heart transplant
• Minimally invasive heart surgery
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Stent procedure
• Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)

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Preventive Tips for Heart Attack

• Heart attacks can happen at any time. The good
  news is that they can be prevented.
• 1. Eat fish at least twice a week
• Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids that help
  lower cholesterol levels. A study published in
  the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed
  that people who ate two servings of fish per week
  had less than half the risk of coronary artery
  disease compared to those who didn't eat any
  fish.
• 2. Get seven to nine hours of sleep each night
• Sleep deprivation can increase your risk of
  cardiovascular disease. In addition, insufficient
  sleep has been linked to higher blood pressure,
  obesity, diabetes, depression, and anxiety. Try
  going to bed earlier and getting 7-9 hours of
  restful sleep each night.
• 3. Keep stress under control
• Stress can raise cortisol levels in the body,
  increasing blood pressure and causing
  inflammation throughout the body. If you're
  feeling stressed out, try taking deep breaths and
  doing some yoga to relax.

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