What is a heart attack?
Every year, tens of thousands of Americans survive heart attack, go back to work and enjoy a normal life. You have every reason to be confident of a full recovery. Your heart is healing and with each passing day you’ll get stronger and more active. The following questions and answers will help you better understand what has happened to you and how you get started on the road to recovery. Why did I have a heart attack? Why didn’t I have any warning? Is my heart permanently damaged? Will I recover from my heart attack? Is all chest pain a heart attack? What are the different medical terms for a heart attack? Are there any other causes of heart attack? Is heart attack the same as cardiac arrest? Why did I have a heart attack? Your heart muscle needs oxygen to survive. A coronary attack (heart attack) occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens because –>coronary arteries –> that supply the heart with blood can
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. If the flow of blood isn t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die. Heart attack is a leading killer of both men and women in the United States. But fortunately, today there are excellent treatments for heart attack that can save lives and prevent disabilities. Treatment is most effective when started within 1 hour of the beginning of symptoms. If you think you or someone you re with is having a heart attack, call 9 1 1 right away.
