Heart attack vs heart failure: The risk of heart disease is increasing rapidly all over the world. In recent years, people of all ages have fallen prey to it. According to some studies, the number of heart diseases and deaths due to it has increased since Covid-19. In India, the risk of heart attack and cardiac arrest has increased among people under 30 years of age.
Every year, a large number of people lose their lives due to heart failure or heart attack. Both of these conditions are very dangerous and can affect the heart in different ways. However, many people consider heart failure and heart attack to be the same problem. If you too think the same, then dispel this misconception that you have…
Myth: Heart attack and heart failure are the same thing
Do : Health experts say that heart attack and heart failure are two different heart diseases. Heart attack or heart attack is also called myocardial infarction. It happens when there is a sudden decrease in blood flow to any part of the heart or due to some reason there is an obstruction in the blood flow. There is a risk of heart attack due to any kind of problem in the arteries, increased cholesterol levels or high blood pressure. If it is identified in time, lives can be saved. Whereas heart failure i.e. congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not able to pump blood properly. There is no cure for heart failure.
Myth: Heart attack is more dangerous than heart failure
Do : If a patient receives prompt treatment during a heart attack, he or she can be saved. Initial measures such as CPR are considered the most effective in this regard. While there is no cure for heart failure. Some remaining patients are treated to prevent the symptoms from getting worse.
Myth: Only older people and men get heart attacks.
Do : A heart attack can happen at any age, even young people can suffer from it. Heart attacks can also happen to women. Its symptoms in women may be different from those in men.
Myth: Heart attacks are caused only by high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Do : Heart attacks can have many causes, including smoking, diabetes, obesity, and stress. After a heart attack, the patient should rest, exercise regularly, and live a healthy lifestyle. After heart surgery, the patient can recover within a few weeks and return to their normal life.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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