Nowadays the risk of heart diseases is increasing rapidly all over the world. The risk of heart attack-cardiac arrest is increasing in young people. This situation is increasing extra pressure on health services. Heart diseases have become the biggest cause of death across the world including India. According to WHO, every year about 1.79 crore people die due to cardiovascular diseases, of which heart attack is the main one.
Bad lifestyle, habit of smoking and drinking alcohol, eating disorders and less physical activity harm heart health. Due to this, cases of diabetes, obesity and high BP have increased, which can directly increase the risks of heart attack. In such a situation, we are going to tell you that if you are alone at home and a heart attack occurs, then how the patient’s life can be saved.
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Giving CPR can save life
According to health experts, a heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the coronary artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle. Due to this the heart does not get oxygen properly. In this situation, life can be saved by taking right steps at the right time.
According to experts, the first 60 minutes after a heart attack are called the ‘golden hour’. The risk of death can be reduced by getting proper treatment. It is important to identify these symptoms and give proper treatment.
If someone has a heart attack and the patient becomes unconscious or there is no breathing or pulse. So cardio-pulmonary resuscitation should be started immediately.
Giving pressure between the chest 100-120 times per minute helps in maintaining blood circulation to the heart and brain. This increases the chances of survival significantly.
What to do if you have a heart attack
Heart attack is scary in itself, but this fear can increase more when you are alone at home and a heart attack occurs, but there is no one to help you. In this situation, patience and a little awareness can save your life.
If you feel tightness or pressure in the chest and this pain is usually not like a prick. Rather, heaviness is felt, as if someone is squeezing the chest.
This pain can spread to the left arm, upper back, neck and jaw.
You are feeling very tired without any reason. You will feel as if the entire system of the body has shut down and you do not have the courage to do any work.
Cold sweat and shortness of breath can also be a sign of heart attack.
Feeling like vomiting or dizziness is also considered a sign of alarm.
Do these measures immediately
Sit down immediately and if you are doing any work, stop it immediately. Sit on a chair or sofa with your back supported.
After this, chew 75 to 100 mg aspirin tablet and swallow it with water. This will take effect quickly. Aspirin helps in opening the veins.
In such a situation, call emergency service or ambulance. Mention your address clearly. Also inform any member or friend at home.
Leave the door of the house open. With this, the helper will reach you as soon as possible.
Sit in the correct posture and at an angle of 45 degrees and keep your legs slightly raised.
During this, take deep and long breaths. Breathe inwards through the nose for 4 seconds and exhale slowly outwards through the mouth for 6 seconds.
Keep Ram-kit at home
According to HELC experts, Ram Kit can prove to be a ‘lifesaver’ at the time of heart attack.
If symptoms of heart attack appear, you should immediately take two Ecosprin and one Rosuvastatin. After this, the Sobitrate tablet should be placed on the tongue and sucked. This can save the patient’s life.
