How to get rid of chest pain at home

Home remedies

A heart attack can be the first thing a person thinks of when they have chest pain. However, there are many potential causes of pain in the chest area. No matter the cause, a person usually wants to eliminate the pain quickly.

Home remedies for heart pain are meant to treat infrequent chest pain that is due to digestive issues, such as gas, muscle strains, and anxiety.

It may not be easy to tell the difference between this benign pain and more serious conditions. When in doubt, people should always seek medical attention.

A person must receive urgent medical care when:

• heart or chestpain feels crushing, tight, squeezing, or heavy
• a person suspects they are having a heart attack
• shortness of breath is experienced alongside chest pain

 Ten home remedies for heart pain

 Almonds might help with acid reflux and may help to prevent heart disease.

 There are several things a person can try at home to help alleviate heart pain when it occurs and to prevent future occurrences.

The home remedies below should only be used when a person has been examined by a doctor and is certain that the chest pain is not caused by something serious, such as a heart attack.

Also, these remedies are not meant for a person with angina. People with angina should follow the treatment given to them by their doctor.

1. Almonds

When acid reflux is to blame for the heart pain, eating a few almonds or drinking a cup of almond milk may help.

There is not much scientific evidence to support these claims around almonds. Instead, most of the evidence is anecdotal with people passing on their knowledge or experience to others.

One thing to keep in mind is that almonds are high in fat, which can cause acid reflux. If this is the case, almonds could actually make the pain worse.

However, some research indicates that almond consumption may help with the prevention of heart disease. Though almonds may not stop the immediate pain, they can have a positive impact on overall heart health.

2. Cold pack

A common cause of heart or chest pain is a muscle strain. In these cases, a person can have pain in the chest due to strain from exercise, other activities, or blunt trauma.

In any of these cases, icing the area with a cold pack is a widely accepted method to help reduce swelling and stop the pain.

3. Hot drinks

A hot drink may help to eliminate gas when a person's pain is due to gas or bloating. The hot liquid can also help boost digestion.

Some drinks may be better than others in this respect. For example, hibiscus tea has been found to have several benefits beyond helping with bloating.

Hibiscus may also play a role in lowering blood pressure and reducing cholesterol. These added benefits may help prevent heart complications.

4. Baking soda

Another popular recommendation for heart pain is to add baking soda to warm or cool water. The result is an alkaline solution that can help reduce the acid in the stomach if that is causing the pain.

However, a study in 2013 concluded that baking soda may be good to treat heartburn but may have adverse effects on the heart overall.

5. Garlic

 Garlic may help to reverse heart disease.

Garlic is claimed to be a remedy for chest pain, although there is no science to back this up.

People can mix a clove or two of minced garlic with a glass of warm milk. Instead of drinking the garlic, they should chew the pieces to gain the maximum benefit.

Research has shown that garlic can help to reverse heart disease and reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries.

6. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is another home remedy meant to help with acid reflux. People claim that drinking it before or after a meal may prevent acid reflux. Though a popular theory, there is little evidence to support the claims.

Apple cider vinegar has minimal side effects, but people taking blood thinner may want to avoid its use, as it can also thin the blood.

7. Aspirin

A person may want to take aspirin if they have chest pain. A pain reliever, such as aspirin, can help alleviate the heart pain associated with less severe cases.

Research also indicates that consistent use of low-dose aspirin may help prevent heart attacks. But aspirin remains controversial due to the increased risk of bleeding.

8. Lie down

When heart pain strikes, lying down immediately with the head elevated above the body may bring some relief. A slightly upright position helps when the pain is due to reflux.

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9. Ginger

Similarly to other herbs, ginger is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects. More importantly, research indicates that ginger may help to ease stomach issues and prevent vomiting.

10. Turmeric milk

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate pain symptoms in the chest.

Turmeric milk combines about a teaspoon of turmeric spice with a cup of warm milk. The mixture should be drunk before bed to help alleviate pain.

For long-term use, studies indicate the compounds in turmeric can help with preventing heart disease. The spice has also been shown to reduce cholesterol.

Causes of heart pain

 Heart pain may be caused by GERD or acid reflux.

There are many potential causes of heart pain in the chest. Some require medical attention immediately. Others are much more benign and may respond to a home remedy.

 Some of the common causes of heart pain include:

• heart attack
• stable angina
• unstable angina
• heartburn
• acid reflux or GERD
• muscle strain
• injury to muscles

Heart attacks require emergency medical attention. If a person thinks they may be having a heart attack, they should see a doctor immediately.

Angina, which results from the coronary arteries being clogged or narrowed, may also require medical attention and treatment.

Possible complications

The main concern when chest pain occurs is a heart attack.

People should be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack and seek immediate medical attention if a heart attack is suspected.

Symptoms may include the following in addition to chest pain:

• pain in other areas of the upper body, including neck, jaw, or arm
• shortness of breath
• nausea
• lightheadedness
• cold sweat

Women should be aware that they are less likely to experience intense chest pain than men. They are more likely to have uncomfortable pressure or squeezing in their chest than pain. Women are also more likely to experience the other symptoms of a heart attack than a man.

When to see a doctor

A person should seek immediate medical attention at the first signs of a heart attack.

Also, a person should not use a home remedy as the first line of defense.

If the pain is new or unusual, people should seek out a medical diagnosis to ensure it is not due to something more severe than heartburn or gas.

Takeaway

Home remedies have a place in the effective treatment of often minor pain in the chest when the cause is known, and it is not a serious condition. On the other hand, any serious cases, such as a heart attack or angina, should be treated immediately by a medical professional.

If a person has any doubt, they should avoid using home treatments and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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Silent Heart Attack: Symptoms, Risks

A heart attack does not always have obvious symptoms, such as pain in your chest, shortness of breath and cold sweats. In fact, a heart attack can actually happen without a person knowing it. It is called a silent heart attack or medically referred to as silent ischemia (lack of oxygen) to the heart muscle.

Symptoms of a silent heart attack

“Just like the name implies, a silent heart attack is a heart attack that has either no symptoms or minimal symptoms or unrecognized symptoms,” says Deborah Ekery, M.D., a clinical cardiologist at Heart Hospital of Austin and with Austin Heart in Austin, TX. “But it is like any other heart attack where blood flow to a section of the heart is temporarily blocked and can cause scarring and damage to the heart muscle.”

Ekery regularly sees patients who come in complaining of fatigue and problems related to heart disease, and discovers, through an MRI or EKG, that the person had actually suffered a heart attack weeks or months ago, without even realizing it.

“People who have these so-called silent heart attacks are more likely to have non-specific and subtle symptoms, such as indigestion or a case of the flu, or they may think that they strained a muscle in their chest or their upper back. It also may not be discomfort in the chest, it may be in the jaw or the upper back or arms,” she says. “Some folks have prolonged and excessive fatigue that is unexplained. Those are some of the less specific symptoms for a heart attack, but ones that people may ignore or attribute to something else.”

Causes of a silent heart attack in women

A silent heart attack happens when the flow of blood is blocked in the coronary arteries by a build-up of plaque. Studies differ, but some suggest that silent heart attacks are more common in women than in men. Ekery points out that women and their physicians may also be more likely to chalk up symptoms of a silent heart attack to anxiety and dismiss them. Still, she says, the risk factors for a silent heart attack are the same as those for a recognized heart attack and include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, family history of heart disease, obesity, and age.

A silent heart attack can be just as dangerous as its more obvious counterpart, says Ekery. Because the event often leaves scarring and damage to the heart, it puts the person at greater risk of other heart problems. And because the person didn’t know to seek treatment, blood flow to the heart might not have been restored early on, and no medications were administered, so the impact could potentially be greater.

What to do during a silent heart attack

The “silent” in a silent heart attack is the complicating factor—often, women don’t realize they’re experiencing a medical emergency. If you do notice symptoms of a silent heart attack, try to stay calm and call 911 immediately. When you get to the hospital, make it clear that you think you may be having a heart attack and not an anxiety attack. Advocate for yourself or, if you can, bring along someone who will advocate for you.

How to prevent a silent heart attack

Ekery advises her patients to know their risk factors, be aware of their blood pressure and cholesterol, exercise regularly and avoid smoking to decrease their risk of a heart attack. Above all, she cautions them to listen to their bodies, and if something isn’t right, talk to a doctor.

“People know their own bodies, and if something seems unusual, they ought to be evaluated,” she says, “particularly if they have any of those risks.”

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Why Are More Women Having Heart Attacks During and After Pregnancy?

  Despite improvements in treatment, the number of women having heart attacks during pregnancy and shortly after giving birth is on the rise.

   The number of women who experience heart attacks while pregnant, giving birth, or during the two months following birth is on the rise. A study from the New York University School of Medicine found the risk for suffering a heart attack among pregnant and recently pregnant women rose by 25 percent between 2002 and 2014.

The researchers studied over 49 million births recorded in hospitals. They found that 1,061 heart attacks occurred during labor and delivery, 922 women were hospitalized prior to birth due to heart attacks, and 2,390 heart attacks occurred during the two-month recovery period following birth.
Heart attack rates were also shown to have increased from 7.1 out of every 100,000 pregnancies in 2002 to 9.5 out of every 100,000 pregnancies in 2014.

“Heart attacks occur in 1 out of every 12,000 hospitalizations during or immediately following pregnancy. In addition, 1 out of every 20 women who had a heart attack during pregnancy died during their hospital stay,” Dr. Nathaniel Smilowitz, an interventional cardiologist and assistant professor medicine at NYU Langone Health, and lead author of the study told Healthline. “Although heart attacks in young women are rare, the time during and immediately after pregnancy is a particularly vulnerable period during which heart disease may be unmasked.”
He added, “In light of overall improvements in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment during the time period we studied, the 25 percent increase in heart attacks during pregnancy was a surprising finding.”

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for most ethnicities in the United States
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is second only to cancer as the leading cause of death for Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Annually, approximately 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of those, 525,000 are first attacks, and 210,000 occur in those who’ve already had a heart attack.
High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking are the main risk factors for a heart attack and 47 percent of Americans have at least one risk factor.

Why are more pregnant women having heart attacks?
The researchers from NYU say the increase in heart attack rates among pregnant or recently pregnant women could be due to the fact that many women are choosing to have children later in life.
A woman aged between 35 to 39 is five times more likely to have a heart attack while pregnant than a woman in her 20s. A woman in her early 40s is 10 times more likely to have a heart attack than a woman in her 20s.

“Pregnancy and childbirth is the first true metabolic stress test, and it could unmask underlying cardiovascular disease. With older women — especially those with risk factors — this might not just be revealed with issues like high blood pressure or elevated sugars, but could be manifested with an actual heart attack,” Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of Women’s Cardiovascular Prevention, Health and Wellness at Mt. Sinai Heart, told Healthline.
Lifestyle factors may also be contributing to higher rates of obesity and diabetes, which are known risk factors for heart attacks.

“Heart disease is 80 percent preventable through lifestyle intervention. During pregnancy and childbirth, although this risk may go up for some women, the reasons it happens is the same for all,” Steinbaum said. “Managing your risk factors with maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical. Knowing your numbers and getting them to the goal can be the most lifesaving strategy for yourself not only during pregnancy and childbirth but throughout your life.”
It can happen to healthy pregnant women as well

The researchers found that women who had risk factors were at the highest risk of heart attack. However, it’s also possible for heart attacks to occur in otherwise healthy women.

“Of those who had a heart attack during or immediately after pregnancy in this study, the majority of women did not have known risk factors for heart disease,” Smilowitz said.


Although heart attacks in young women are considered rare, the relatively high death rate has remained the same despite advances in medicine including blood thinning medications and treatments like drug-coated stents. “Among women who developed a heart attack during or immediately following pregnancy, the in-hospital mortality rate was 4.5 percent, a figure that’s surprisingly high considering that this is an otherwise low-risk population of young women of childbearing age,” Smilowitz said.

During pregnancy, there’s an increase in maternal blood volume, cardiac output, and heart rate. The arteries dilate to accommodate the growing fetus and need to be healthy to allow this dilation to occur as the pregnancy demands. Underlying risk factors can impair the ability of arteries to dilate. This, coupled with an increased heart rate, a cardiac output of 40 to 50 percent higher than normal, and the added weight from the fetus can put additional stress on the heart during pregnancy.
Dr. Katherine Bianco, director of the Maternal Congenital Heart Disorders Program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford says its important women are aware of their risk factors before becoming pregnant.

“It’s recommendable that every woman plans her pregnancy, takes prenatal vitamins and folic acid supplements at least six months before conception, and in an ideal world has a preconception well visit with her primary care or general OB-GYN to go over future pregnancy, Bianco advised. “The main idea is to identify any risk factor to the future pregnancy, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, HTN [high blood pressure], obesity, malnutrition, tobacco or drug use, and potential teratogenic medications [drugs that can impact the development of a fetus]. Treatment can be started and or modified before conception.”

However, even if a woman has no risk factors, experts say she should still take steps to ensure her heart remains healthy during pregnancy and following birth.
“All women should take steps to monitor their heart. Prevention is critical for all women. Statistics show that more than [70] percent of [adults] aged 20 and older are overweight or obese. With 1 in 3 women living with some form of cardiovascular disease and women accounting for almost half of all cardiovascular deaths, it’s critical that women be in charge of their heart health early on,” Steinbaum said

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THE BEST FOOD FOR HEART HEALTH

WHAT IS THE BEST FOOD FOR HEART HEALTH?

  FOOD is once again under the spotlight as a new meta-analysis has delved into the risks and benefits of several food types and their links with heart health. This work carried out by researchers at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Nutrition & Lifestyle Workgroup of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council, Washington D.C., USA, assessed several existing studies and brought together all of the evidence to draw conclusions on food–heart health relationships.

   Currently, it is accepted the wisdom that a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and moderate amounts of nuts has many benefits for heart health. However, contrasting studies have resulted in the confusion surrounding other food types, such as sugar, alcohol, dairy, and coffee. Dr. Andrew Freeman, Fellow of the ACC and the Director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, USA, and his team aimed to eliminate this confusion by reviewing the highest-quality research in this area.

  Through collating all of the data from each review, the researchers found that low-fat dairy lowers blood pressure but may raise ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, increase the risk of bone fractures, and increase the risk of death from any cause. They also found a definite link between added sugars, such as those found in syrups and table sugar, and an increased risk of stroke, coronary heart disease, and death as a result of atherosclerosis. In addition, although it was found that a moderate alcohol intake can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, the other risks associated with alcohol intakes, such as liver disease and cancer, outweigh these benefits. Coffee consumption was found to have an association with reduced risk of death from any cause, and black and green tea were suggested to aid in maintaining a safe level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

  As a result, the researchers recommended avoiding dairy products, or consuming them with caution, particularly due to their high saturated fat and salt content.

Processed foods with added sugars and sweetened drinks, such as energy drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks, should also be avoided, as should alcohol. A diet rich in plant-based proteins, such as those from legumes and mushrooms, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, coffee, and black or green tea was concluded to be the best way to improve and maintain heart health.

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New Health Calculator

New Health Calculator can Help Predict Heart Disease Risk, Estimate Heart Age:

A new online health calculator can help people determine their risk of heart disease, as well as their heart age, accounting for sociodemographic factors such as ethnicity, sense of belonging and education, as well as health status and lifestyle behaviors. The process to build and validate the tool is published in CMAJ.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Canada, although risks of death from heart disease are modifiable with lifestyle changes. Most people are unaware of their cardiovascular risk until they experience a cardiac event, which may be fatal.

"What sets this cardiovascular risk calculator apart is that it looks at healthy living, and it is better calibrated to the Canadian population," says Dr. Doug Manuel, lead author, senior scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and a senior core scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES).

Using a "big data" approach, researchers used routinely collected data on 104 219 Ontario residents from the Canadian Community Health Surveys (2001 to 2007) linked to ICES data on hospitalizations and deaths to develop and validate the Cardiovascular Disease Population Risk Tool (CVDPoRT).

The calculator allows individuals to accurately predict their risk of hospitalization or death from cardiovascular disease within the next five years. For example, if their risk is five percent, it means that five in 100 people like them will experience a serious cardiovascular event in the next five years. The calculator also provides heart age, an easy-to-understand measure of heart health.

Unlike other risk prediction tools, the Cardiovascular Disease Population Risk Tool considers many factors, such as sociodemographic status, environmental influences like air pollution, health behaviors ranging from smoking status to alcohol intake to physical activity, health conditions and more. The list includes:

• Age
• Smoking status and lifetime exposure
• Alcohol consumption
• Diet
• Physical activity
• Stress
• Sense of belonging
• Ethnicity
• Immigration status
• Education
• Socioeconomic status of the neighborhood
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure

"A lot of people are interested in healthy living, but often we don't have that discussion in the doctor's office," says Dr. Manuel, who is also a professor at the University of Ottawa. "Doctors will check your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, but they don't necessarily ask about lifestyle factors that could put you at risk of a heart attack and stroke. We hope this tool can help people -- and their care team -- with better information about healthy living and options for reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke."

In addition to personal use, policy-makers can use the tool to calculate risk profiles for different populations. Currently set up for use in Canada, it can be adapted for any of the 100 countries around the world that collect health survey data.

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Heart Disease

Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatment:

Introduction

Heart disease is a term used for describing a number of conditions affecting the heart. This includes blood vessel diseases like coronary artery disease; arrhythmias (problems with the rhythm of the heart) and congenital heart defects among many others. Heart disease is also known as cardiovascular disease, but the latter is a term used for conditions involving narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can eventually cause chest pain, a heart attack, and stroke. What people should be aware of is that most forms of heart disease can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices.

Types of Heart Disease

There are numerous types of heart disease but here are the more common ones:

Coronary Artery Disease: This is known as the number 1 killer in the United States affecting over 13 million Americans.

Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): There are several possible causes for it is typically a result of hypertension (high blood pressure) or coronary artery disease.

Irregular Heart Rhythm: Also called an arrhythmia where the heart is not functioning properly due to several possible causes.

Atrial Fibrillation: This is a form of irregular heartbeat and it is the most common one.

Congenital Heart Disease: Also known as congenital heart anomaly, it is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels that are already present when a person is born.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease 

There are different signs and symptoms for particular types of heart disease but here are the heart symptoms that should not be ignored:

Chest Discomfort: This is a classic sign of heart disease but in some cases may also indicate digestive problems. If you have chest discomfort, it would be best to seek medical help immediately since it could be a sign that you are about to have a heart attack.

Anxiety: Having a heart attack typically causes intense anxiety. People who have survived a heart attack usually say they experienced a sense of “impending doom” during the attack.

Rapid Or Irregular Pulse: It is normal to have a skipped heartbeat now and then but an irregular or rapid pulse can be evidence of heart failure, a heart attack or arrhythmia. This is especially the case when it is accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, and weakness.

Causes and Risk Factors

Cardiovascular diseases are usually caused by correctable problems like lack of physical activity, an unhealthy diet, smoking and being overweight. Take note that the causes differ from one heart disease to another.

Heart arrhythmias are usually caused by heart defects, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, smoking and other lifestyle factors. Heart infections can be caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses.

Here are the top risk factors for developing heart disease:

Age: Getting the older increases* risk of damaged and narrowed arteries or the weakening/thickening of the heart.

Sex: Generally, men have a higher risk of developing heart disease. The risk of heart disease increases* after a woman goes through menopause.

Family History: Having a family history of heart disease increases* a person’s risk of coronary artery disease especially if it involves a parent that developed it before the age of 55 (for men) or 65 (for women).

Smoking: Nicotine causes the blood vessels to constrict, and carbon monoxide can cause damage to their inner lining making a person more likely to develop atherosclerosis.

Poor Diet: A diet high in fat, salt, cholesterol, and sugar can increase* the risk of developing heart disease. 

Tests and Diagnosis

The first step to getting diagnosed is a doctor’s examination that is usually followed by blood tests. Then he/she may order tests like an EKG, chest x-ray, stress test, tilt table test, echocardiogram, etc. depending on what is suspected.

Treatments and Medications

The treatments for heart disease depend on the particular condition. For example, heart infections are typically treated with antibiotics. Generally, the treatments for heart disease include the following:

Lifestyle changes: This includes following a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking and limiting or eliminating alcohol intake.

Medications: Prescription medications can help control heart disease. The medication depends on the particular form of heart disease.

Surgery or Medical Procedures: If medications and lifestyle changes are not enough, specific procedures or surgery may be needed depending on the particular heart disease and the extent of damage to the heart.

Precautions and Self Care

Living a healthy lifestyle is very important when it comes to preventing or controlling heart diseases. Of course, it is also imperative to be supervised closely by a physician. If you have a high risk of heart disease, you need to get a regular check-up. One of the best ways to prevent heart disease is by not smoking or quitting the nasty habit. This will also decrease your risk of developing many other health problems.

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How to Stop a Heart Attack

Overview

Many people worry about experiencing a heart attack in their lifetime, and with good reason: it’s estimated that an American has a heart attack every 40 seconds.

Even though a heart attack can be deadly, tens of thousands of Americans survive heart attacks every year. Acting quickly when you suspect a heart attack is coming on can greatly improve your chances for survival.

What should you do if you think you’re having a heart attack?

Most of the time, heart attacks start slowly with just mild discomfort and pain, giving warning signs before they strike. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call 911 or ask someone to call 911 immediately.

These could be signs of a heart attack:

Discomfort in the chest, especially the center, that lasts more than a few minutes or comes and goes. The discomfort may feel like heaviness, fullness, squeezing, or pain.

Discomfort in the upper body parts such as the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. This may feel like pain or general discomfort.

Shortness of breath. This may come with or without chest discomfort.

Unusual sensations such as a cold sweat, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, or dizziness. Women are more likely than men to experience these kinds of symptoms.

1. Have someone call an ambulance

If others are around, tell them to stay with you until emergency medical services (EMS) workers arrive. Calling 911 is usually the fastest way to get emergency care, as opposed to asking someone to drive you to a hospital in their car. EMS workers are trained to revive people experiencing heart attacks and can also transport you to the hospital for rapid care.

If you’re in a public space such as a store, school, library, or workplace, there’s a good chance there’s a defibrillator on hand.

A defibrillator is the kind of device EMS workers use to revive people who are experiencing heart attacks. If you’re still conscious at the onset of your heart attack, instruct someone nearby to find the closest defibrillator. Defibrillators come with easy-to-use instructions, so it’s possible for a non-EMS worker to revive you if the heart attack strikes.

2. Take aspirin

When you’re still conscious, take a normal dose of aspirin (325 milligrams) if you have one on hand. Aspirin works by slowing the blood’s ability to clot. During a heart attack, aspirin slows blood clotting and minimizes the size of the blood clots that might have formed.

Once the EMS arrived, they will transport you to the hospital, where you receive care for the specific type of heart attack you had.

What should you do if you think you’re having a heart attack when you’re alone?

If you’re alone and experience any of the above heart attack symptoms, call 911 right away. Take aspirin if you have it on hand. Then, unlock your front door and lie down near it, so EMS workers can easily find you.

Is there a fast way to stop a heart attack?

No, there is not a fast way to stop a heart attack without seeking emergency medical treatment at a hospital. Online you’ll find many “fast” heart attack treatments. However, these “fast” treatments are not effective and could be dangerous by delaying emergency medical treatment.

Cough CPR

One type of treatment found online is called Cough CPR. Some online sources claim that breathing deeply, and then coughing deeply, can raise your blood pressure for a second or two. Sources say this can deliver more blood to your brain. The claim also says that if your heart is beating normally, a deep cough may be able to set it back to normal.

But the American Heart Association does not endorse cough CPR. First of all, it can't be used to treat an unresponsive person because they cannot cough.

Water and cayenne pepper

Another online recommendation that’s not effective is to drink a glass of water with a spoonful of cayenne pepper in it. Some people say cayenne pepper is a stimulant capable of increasing the heart rate and carrying blood all over the body, balancing circulation. Some claim that cayenne pepper can stop bleeding instantly.

There is no proof, however, that cayenne pepper or other types of pepper are useful when taken at the onset of a heart attack. What’s more, it’s not understood how capsaicin might interact with aspirin when taken during a heart attack — and experts know that aspirin is helpful.

How to decrease risk factors associated with a heart attack

While you can’t control all your heart attack risk factors, such as aging, gender (men are at higher risk), and heredity, there are some that you can control. To prevent your risk of a heart attack:

Stop smoking and minimize your exposure to secondhand smoke.

Get your high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure under control by modifying your diet, losing weight, taking medication, or doing a combination of these things.

Stay physically active daily.

Control your weight if you’re overweight or obese.

If you have diabetes, take care by sticking to your treatment plan and managing your blood sugar.

Get a handle on the stress in your life by practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or yoga, or try talk therapy.

Limit your alcohol consumption.

Consume a healthy and balanced diet, rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals.

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The Importance of Heart Health – The Circulatory System

The Circulatory System

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The cardio-vascular framework:

This framework incorporates the heart, the vein, courses and vessels that run all through the body. The cardiovascular framework is crucial and essential to life. The thumping of the heart is a programmed capacity controlled by the mind. The withdrawal of the heart move oxygen into the blood and accumulates the carbon dioxide from the blood, which is then cast out through the lungs. This methodology includes all the cells of the body.

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Heart Healthy Habits in Life

Incorporating Heart Healthy Habits in Life

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease remains the No. 1 global cause of death with 17.3 million deaths each year. That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030.

The Heart Foundation suggests that cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined and coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing nearly 380,000 people annually.

Many of us are well aware of these facts about heart diseases but still, we do so little for the health of our tickers, which keep working grudgingly for us despite being subjected to our neglect. Caring for our tickers requires attention to many aspects of our life. By adopting the following heart-healthy habits, we can add years to life besides staving off the financial burden.

Heart-healthy habits:

Exercise regularly – Our heart is a muscle that needs to be worked regularly to stay strong and healthy. Though any amount of exercise is better than no exercise, we must aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) every week or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g., jogging, running) or a combination of both every week.

In addition, we need muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest shoulders, and arms) on 2 or more days a week.

Eat healthily – We must choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium. In addition, we must eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, fibre-rich whole grains, fish (preferably oily fish at least twice per week), nuts, legumes and seeds and try eating some meals without meat. Further, one should limit sugar-sweetened beverages and red meat. If one chooses to eat meat, one should select the leanest cuts available.

Quit smoking – Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and causes one in every three deaths from CVD. The risk of CVD increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day as well as the numbers of years they were smoked. Smoking cigarettes with lower levels of tar or nicotine do not reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Avoid second-hand smoke – People are more likely to develop heart disease if exposed to second-hand smoke at home or work. According to the American Heart Association, exposure to tobacco smoke contributes to about 34,000 premature heart disease deaths and 7,300 lung cancer deaths each year. This is because the chemicals emitted from cigarette smoke promote the development of plaque buildup in the arteries.

Practice dental hygiene – It has been found that bacteria in the mouth, involved in the development of gum disease, can move into the bloodstream and cause an elevation in C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood vessels. These changes may, in turn, increase our risk of heart disease and stroke.

Have regular and adequate sleep daily – A 2011 European Heart Journal review of 15 medical studies involving almost 475,000 people found that short sleepers had a 48% increased risk of developing or dying from coronary heart disease (CHD) in a seven to 25-year follow-up period. Interestingly, long sleepers, those who averaged nine or more hours a night, also showed a 38% increased risk of developing or dying from CHD. Lack of sleep doesn’t necessarily cause heart disease but it really increases the risk factors for heart disease.

Simple habit changing tips:

Substituting healthy habits for unhealthy ones rewards us with good health and better quality of life. Still many find it difficult to incorporate healthy habits in their life as sooner or later they revert back to an unhealthy lifestyle, thereby losing all the beneficial effects they had. Like any other health habit, heart-healthy habits need to be followed throughout life.

The following tips will help us to incorporate heart-healthy habits in life:

• One has to make a decision and do conscious efforts to stick to the commitment.

• One has to discover triggers and obstacles that need to be overcome otherwise one will set oneself up for failure.

• One should devise a plan and review it from time to time.

• One should employ visualizations and affirmations, relating to habits to be changed because they program the subconscious with the right mindset for establishing a new habit.

• By enlisting the support of family and friends, we can steer away from the temptation that may thwart our efforts.

• One should find ways to reward oneself because they make us feel good, even if it’s just temporarily. They will help to keep us motivated to stay on the track.

The bottom line:

Our awareness about the heart disease as number one cause of death worldwide has risen. Nevertheless, many still lack the adequate knowledge of those heart-healthy habits that need to be incorporated to keep our ticker strong. What’s more, though many do make efforts to adopt them, they fail to continue with them and are thus unable to derive benefits from them.

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Heart health: What to eat and what to avoid

Is dairy good or bad for your heart? And what about coffee? Are foods rich in omega-3 really as good as people say? These are legitimate questions that riddle the average consumer. A new review sifts through the nutritional studies available in order to give us the bottom line on which foods are best for heart health.

Here at Medical News Today, we're constantly keeping our readers informed on the latest trends in healthful nutrition, as well as the scientific evidence that backs them up.

For instance, we recently reported on a review that critically examines the hype around omega-3 supplements.

The scientific evidence doesn't support the claim that fish supplements protect against heart disease, the review concluded, even though millions of people in the United States take them.

Similarly, a new meta-analysis of existing studies — conducted by the American College of Cardiology Nutrition & Lifestyle Workgroup of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council — reviews the pros and cons of popular foods for heart health.

Dr. Andrew Freeman, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and the director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver, CO, led the research.

The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Controversy over heart-healthy foods

Dr. Freeman explains the rationale for the review, saying, "The current nutritional recommendations show a heart-healthy diet is high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts in moderation."

"However," he adds, "there are many food groups which can result in confusion for patients, including dairy, added sugar, coffee, and alcohol."

Indeed, while the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend fat-free or low-fat dairy for optimal heart health, several recent studies have suggested that full-fat dairy is not harmful to the heart and may even have cardiovascular benefits.

Similarly, moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with heart health benefits in many studies, but other researchers point out the methodological flaws and biases that may be responsible for these results.

So, Dr. Freeman and his team reviewed several meta-analyses of only the highest-quality papers to elucidate the link between heart health and alcohol, dairy, and other controversial foods.

Foods you should avoid

The researchers found studies suggesting that low-fat dairy can lower blood pressure. However, they also found that it may raise levels of "bad" cholesterol, fractures, and death risk from any cause.

So, in light of this controversial evidence — and given that dairy is rich in saturated fats and salt — the researchers concluded that ideally, dairy products should be avoided or at least consumed with caution.

Additionally, the team found a link between added sugars, such as table sugar or syrups, and a high risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and death resulting from atherosclerosis.

As a result, they strongly advise that people avoid processed foods that have added sugar, as 

well as sweetened drinks such as soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, and energy drinks.

Finally, although a low to moderate intake of alcohol reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, the researchers warn that people should not drink alcohol for its alleged cardiovascular benefits. This is due to the high risks of liver disease and cancer, which outweigh its potential benefits.

Foods you should add to your diet

Conversely, legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas, soybeans, and peanuts lower the risk of coronary heart disease, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure. The consumption of legumes also helps reduce weight.

"Legumes are affordable and a rich source of protein," Dr. Freeman says. "We should be incorporating more beans and bean-dishes like hummus into our diets to promote heart health."

Coffee was associated with a reduced risk of death from any cause, as well as death from heart disease. No links were found between coffee consumption and the risk of high blood pressure.

Some studies suggested that black and green tea, when consumed without added dairy, sugar, or sweeteners, can contribute to a healthy heart and safe levels of blood lipids — which include cholesterol and triglycerides.

Overall, evidence supports the cardiovascular benefits of plant-based proteins such as the ones from legumes, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mushrooms, coffee, and tea.

However, "There is no perfect, one-size-fits-all dietary pattern for preventing heart disease," Dr. Freeman says.

"But, most of the evidence continues to reinforce that a predominantly plant-based diet lower in fat, added sugars, added salt, processed foods, and with limited if any animal products [benefits heart health]."

Dr. Andrew Freeman

Source : MedicalNewsToday 

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