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News Topical, Digital Desk : Nowadays, cases of heart-related diseases are increasing rapidly. Often we see in newspapers or TV news - someone had a heart attack, someone died of cardiac arrest or someone had heart failure. Most people consider these three words to be the same, whereas these three are different situations. Let us explain to you in simple language today what is the difference between Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest and Heart Failure.
What is a heart attack?
Heart attack is called myocardial infarction in medical language. It occurs when there is a blockage in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles. This blockage is mostly due to cholesterol accumulation or blood clot. Let us tell you, the heartbeat continues during a heart attack. In such a situation, getting treatment at the right time can save the person's life.
Symptoms of a Heart Attack
- chest pain or heaviness
- shoulder pain, which may spread to the arm or neck
- Sweating
- breathlessness
- Nausea or vomiting
What is cardiac arrest?
Cardiac arrest means sudden stopping of heartbeat. This condition is more dangerous and life threatening than a heart attack because in this condition the heart stops working suddenly and blood circulation stops. This is an emergency in which immediate CPR and defibrillation is required. In this situation, if treatment is not given within 2-3 minutes, then the person may even die.
Symptoms of cardiac arrest
- Sudden loss of consciousness
- shortness of breath or gasping for breath
- No pulse felt
- Skin color changing to blue
What is heart failure?
Heart failure does not mean that the heart has completely stopped working, but it means that the heart is not able to pump blood as well as it should. It is a chronic condition that develops gradually. In such a situation, the heart muscles can become weak, due to which they are not able to pump enough blood according to the needs of the body.
Symptoms of heart failure
- long term high blood pressure
- Weakening of the heart after a heart attack
- Shortness of breath, especially when lying down
- Swelling and tiredness in the legs
- Some types of infection or heart disease
How to keep your heart healthy?
- Walk for 30 minutes every day
- Avoid junk food and take a balanced diet
- Learn to manage stress
- Control blood pressure and sugar
- stay away from smoking and alcohol
- Get your heart checked once in 6 months
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