Heart attack
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack happens when something blocks the blood flow to your heart so it can’t get the oxygen it needs.
What are the four main functions of the heart?
Pumping oxygenated blood to the other body parts, Pumping hormones and other vital substances to different parts of the body, Receiving deoxygenated blood and carrying metabolic waste products from the body and pumping it to the lungs for oxygenation and Maintaining blood pressure
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.
What is heart failure ?
It means your heart doesn’t pump as strongly as it should.
Why does a heart attack happens ?
Your heart muscle needs a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood.
What is the heart structure and function?
The heart is a large muscular pump and is divided into two halves - the right-hand side and the left-hand side. The right-hand side of the heart is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs. The left-hand side pumps oxygenated blood around the body.
What are the signs/symptoms?
Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.
What are the symptoms?
Shortness of breath
What are the symptoms ?
Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, tightness, squeezing, or pain in your chest or arm
What is the function of heart?
The functions of the heart are to pump oxygenated blood around the body, and to deliver deoxygenated blood and waste products (carbon dioxide) to the lungs.
What is the treatment?
Intravenous therapy.
Can heart failure get better?
Heart failure is a chronic disease needing lifelong management. However, with treatment, signs and symptoms of heart failure can improve, and the heart sometimes becomes stronger.
What do you do if you have a heart attack?
After a heart attack, you need quick treatment to open the blocked artery and lessen the damage. At the first signs of a heart attack, call 911.
What is the function of heart kids?
The heart sends blood around your body. The blood provides your body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs.
Why does a stroke happen?
They happen when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.
What is the main cause of heart failure?
Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease and the most common cause of heart failure.
What is the treatment?
A heart attack is a medical emergency that needs immediate care to prevent permanent heart damage or death.
what functions does the heart do?
The task of your heart is to pump enough blood to deliver a continuous supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the brain and the other vital organs.
What time of day do most strokes occur?
Both STEMI and stroke are most likely to occur in the early hours of the morning, specifically around 6:30am
How long do you live with heart failure?
In general, about half of all people diagnosed with congestive heart failure will survive five years. About 30% will survive for 10 years.