Whether it was a sudden death or sickness, nobody wants to lose loved ones. The feeling of not seeing them is a lot to take in. Therefore, we do everything in our power to keep them alive. Sometimes, we even forget the fact that we are not God.
We have seen a lot of movies whereby they will go to church and pray or negotiate with God. All of this act is to keep their loved ones alive. That is the complete meaning of true love!
Let’s imagine a situation where you do not have any control over saving that person. We were able to pray, and take him/her to the best hospital because we had time to do that, right? What if there was no time?
A sudden death! Our question is which one is more painful? Of course, we can’t deny the fact that death is death. However, the moment you can do all in your power to save that one person makes you feel a little alive. A feeling of I tried my best is needed.
Now, what are we talking about? Heart attack! Even though we might not want to hear this. But this sickness kills faster than malaria. A myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle is inadequate.
Thus, the more time that goes by without receiving care to improve blood flow, the more damage the heart muscle sustains. Maybe that’s why it’s called the attack of the heart.
Come to think of it, what causes damage to heart muscles? The primary factor for heart attacks is coronary disease [CAD). Coronary artery spam, which is a severe abrupt contraction, is a less frequent cause and can cut off blood flow to the heart muscle. The aim is not to bombard you with the medical explanation of this sickness; however, they are necessary.
Like every other health condition, a heart attack comes with different symptoms. The majority of heart attack signs are chest pain on the left or center sides that might last for a few minutes.
Also, this might lead to discomfort that comes with painful pressure, fullness, squeezing, and unpleasant sensation. Plus, a heart attack patient will feel dizzy, flimsy, and sweat a lot. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, and back, jaw, and neck discomfort.
What do you do when you or someone else experience a heart attack? Dial your local emergency number or 911. You need to avoid ignoring heart attack signs. Have a neighbor or friend drive you to the closest hospital. Driving by yourself puts you and other people in trouble.
Meanwhile, take or give one aspirin; chew before swallowing. Aspirin prevents blood clotting in the body. Plus, it could lessen heart damage if it’s taken during an attack. However, do not take aspirin if you are allergic to it.
Another prescription that works is nitroglycerin. During an attack, follow the direction on the nitroglycerin bottle and take it. Do this while you wait for emergency assistance. Also, starting CPR when the victim is unconscious is very crucial.
After you’ve called for emergency assistance, start CPR if the person isn’t breathing or you can’t feel a pulse. Push firmly and quickly on the patient’s chest in a pretty quick cadence [about 100-120 compressions per minute].
In a state of not wanting to lose the person, it’s not an easy task to do all of this.
Trust us; you need to get hold of your emotions and do all of these instructions. These steps will ensure that person’s safety. You have the key to safe the next heart attack patient. The ball is in your court!
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