Cardiac Arrest

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Cardiac arrest

Definition

Answer 1

The blood supply to the heart is stopped by a clot. Lack of blood to the heart can usually damage the heart muscle

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Cardiac arrest

Causes

Answer 2

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of heart attacks
Blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are clocked by deposits of cholesterol, known plaques

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Cardiac arrest

Major symptoms

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Chest pains, chest feels like it’s being pressed or squeezed by a heavy object
Shortness of breath
Feeling weak/lightheaded
Overwhelming feeling of anxiety

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Cardiac arrest

medical intervention

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Antiplatelet - reduce risk of heart attacks, include a low dose of aspirin
High cholesterol - statins
High blood pressure and angina - beta blockers
Nitrates to widen blood vessels
Ace inhibitors to treat high blood pressure
Calcium channel

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cardiac arrest

lifestyle changes

Answer 5

stop smoking
increase exercise level
keep to a healthy weight
cut down on salt, alcohol and fats

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cardiac arrest

PIESF

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P - manage diet change, hard to motivate themselves, may have to have angioplasty/stents fitted
I - less concentrated
E - stressed, down, upset, anxious, worried about condition, denial
S - withdrawn from friends, friends may get worried
F - time off work