Our bottoming out of health behaviors leads to new highs for heart attacks. The number of heart attack cases that have occurred in recent years is incredible. Heart disease used to be associated with old age. But we are seeing an increase in the number of patients under the age of 50 developing heart disease. It makes sense to know all about this condition and opt for prevention techniques. In this article, we’ll discuss the widow’s heart attack, which is also known as the deadliest type of heart attack.
What is a heart attack widow?
When HealthShots contacted Dr (Col) Manjinder Singh Sandhu, director general of cardiovascular disease at Max Hospital Gurugram, he explained that pulmonary heart attack, also known as left ventricular coronary syndrome (LMCA), is a severe form of heart attack. A heart attack that occurs when the main artery The lower left descending artery (LAD) that supplies blood to the heart is blocked.
Within a few seconds or minutes after the blockage. The heart muscle can become extremely weak, stop working, or become unstable, leading to an arrhythmia. This condition is known as ‘widowing’ because it can be fatal if not treated promptly.
Why is a widower’s heart attack more dangerous?
“LAD arteries are extremely dangerous places to clot. It performs most of the functions of the heart,” Dr. Sandhu says. The heart muscle can do a lot of damage if blood flow isn’t restored quickly. And that’s why the widow’s heart attack is the most deadly of its kind.
from some studies Widow heart failure leads to the highest risk of death and heart failure. Compared to other types of heart attack
symptoms of a heart attack
The symptoms of a widowed heart attack are similar to those of a common heart attack. But they can be more severe. According to Dr. Sandhu, some common symptoms include:
* Chest pain/heaviness (chest discomfort)
*suffocate
* Palpitations (rapid or irregular heartbeat)
* Fainting or sudden cardiac arrest
* Excessive sweating
* Vomiting
* Excruciating pain that radiates to the legs, back, neck, or jaw.
* cold sweat
Read more: Is it a heart attack or heartburn? Here’s how to differentiate them.
The cause of a heart attack
The most common cause of a heart attack is plaque buildup in the left main coronary artery. This accumulation of plaque can occur over time due to a number of factors, including:
1. High Cholesterol Levels: High levels of LDL cholesterol can cause plaque to build up in the arteries. Including the left main coronary artery
2. Smoking: Smoking damages the lining of the arteries. This can lead to the formation of plaque.
3. High blood pressure: High blood pressure can cause the arteries to narrow and become stiff. This increases the risk of plaque buildup.
4. Diabetes: Diabetes can damage the lining of blood vessels and increase the risk of plaque formation.
Also read: Excess calcium buildup in coronary arteries can lead to heart attack.
Widow’s Heart Attack Prevention
Doctors suggest that heart attack can be prevented by controlling risk factors such as:
1. Regularly check your blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels.
2. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.
3. Avoid or quit smoking
4. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
5. Reduce Stress
6. Maintain a healthy body weight.
The widow’s heart attack treatment
Treatment for widow’s heart attack usually involves emergency medical care to open the blocked artery and restore blood flow to the heart. This can be done through:
1. Medicine: May use concomitant drugs such as antiplatelet drugs. thrombolytic drugs and beta-blocking drugs This will dissolve blood clots and prevent further clots from forming.
2. Vasodilation: This is a procedure that involves inserting a small tube (catheter) with a balloon at the tip into the blocked artery and inflating the balloon to open the artery.
3. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): This is a surgery that involves rerouting blood flow around a blocked artery using blood vessels from another part of the body.
Knowing the symptoms and risk factors associated with this condition can help reduce your risk of developing the condition. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and seeing a doctor promptly when experiencing symptoms You can help protect your heart health and lower your risk of heart attack.
