Life-Saving Steps in the Event of a Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In recent years, the prevalence of heart attacks has risen dramatically. The Indian Heart Association reports that the urban population is three times more vulnerable than those living in rural, with 50% of all heart attacks in Indians occurring in those under the age of 50 and 25% occurring in those under the age of 40. Given these sobering numbers, it's wise to be familiar with some measures or steps that could prove useful in the event of a heart attack. Common symptoms of a heart attack include:- Chest pain like pressure, squeezing or fullness. Shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, back, and abdominal pain that comes and goes for a few minutes or longer. Wet, cold perspiration Diarrhoea and vomiting Feeling weak or faint Anxiety\s. Discomfort or anxiety Extreme weariness for no apparent reason, especially in females and the elderly. An uncomfortable feeling of numbness, aching, or tingling, most commonly in the left arm but also occasionally in the right. Trouble breathing, wheezing, or c