Heart AttackHeart attack occurs when the blood flow to the heart is severely reduced or blocked. The cause of blockage in blood circulation is usually due to fat, cholesterol in the heart (coronary) arteries. When blood circulation slows or stops, it can damage or destroy part of the heart muscle. This condition causes heart attack or heart stroke. Nowadays the problem of heart is increasing rapidly. Cases like heart attack are also being seen in a healthy person. So, in today’s article, we are going to tell you about the causes and symptoms of heart attack-
symptoms of heart attack
The symptoms of a heart attack vary. Some people have mild symptoms. Others have severe symptoms. Some people have no symptoms.
Common heart attack symptoms include-
- chest pain that feels like pressure, tightness
- pain or discomfort that radiates to the shoulders, arms, back, neck, jaw, teeth, or sometimes the upper abdomen
- cold sweat
- fatigue
- heartburn or indigestion
- dizziness or sudden dizziness
- Nausea
- difficulty breathing
due to heart attack
Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart attack. In coronary artery disease, one or more heart (coronary) arteries become blocked. This is usually due to the accumulation of cholesterol which is called as plaque. Plaque can constrict the arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart. The stoppage of blood circulation is the main cause of heart attack.
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