Heart Health - Heart Attack

• Chest pain or discomfort, often described as pressure, squeezing, or fullness
• Pain spreading to the arms, neck, jaw, or back
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweats
• Nausea or lightheadedness

Causes and Risk Factors

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
• Stress and excessive alcohol consumption
• Family history of heart disease

Prevention: Reducing the Risk of a Heart Attack

• Eat a heart-healthy diet 
  rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains
• Exercise regularly
  to maintain cardiovascular health
• Control blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  through lifestyle and medication if needed
• Quit smoking
  and avoid secondhand smoke
• Manage stress
  through relaxation techniques
• Control blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  through lifestyle and medication if needed
• Limit alcohol consumption

Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment

• Emergency response:
  Call emergency services immediately if symptoms occur
• Medications:
  Aspirin, clot-busting drugs, and other prescribed treatments
• Procedures:
  Angioplasty and stent placement, or bypass surgery if necessary.
• Rehabilitation:
  Cardiac rehab programs to support recovery and prevent future heart attacks