Menstuff® has compiled the following information on heart attacks. Related Issues: Heart Health
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Heart Attack Quiz
A. Most heart attacks occur suddenly,
without any warning. True or False
B. The medical term for heart attack --
myocardial infarction -- means "death of heart muscle."
True or False
C. Blood clots cause most heart
attacks. True or False
D. Alternative medicine is more
effective than traditional methods in treating heart
attacks. True or
False
E. Heart attack sufferers require a lengthy
period of convalescence. True or
False
A. Most heart attacks occur suddenly, without any
warning. False
About two-thirds of victims are warned well in advance by episodes of
chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue. But the heart attack
itself may seem sudden. Symptoms include a prolonged crushing
pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest
that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. Often
the pain radiates to the neck or arms. Heart attack also is
associated with sweating or chills, shortness of breath, nausea, and
cold, clammy skin.
B. The medical term for heart attack --
myocardial infarction -- means "death of heart muscle."
True
When one of the arteries that supplies blood flow to the heart
(the coronary arteries) becomes blocked, the flow of fresh,
oxygenated blood to the heart stops. If it lasts too long, the
starved heart tissue dies. This defines a heart attack.
C. Blood clots cause most heart attacks.
True
Research has confirmed that the sudden formation of a blood
clot in an already narrowed vessel triggers nearly all heart
attacks.
D. Alternative medicine is more effective than
traditional methods in treating heart attacks.
False
A heart attack must be quickly addressed with standard drug
and surgical therapy. Alternative medicine, however, may be valuable
in prevention and recovery.
E. Heart attack sufferers require a lengthy
period of convalescence. False
People recovering from heart attacks are encouraged to get on
their feet as soon as possible and start a gentle exercise program.
Always follow your doctor's recommendations on types of exercise and
how much you can do.
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