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Several users including doctors on microblogging platform X have been discussing a first aid kit for heart attack. The discussion began when UP-based doctor Neeraj Kumar put together three medicines for this medical emergency. However, Twitter has been divided on this with several users pointing out that this could be overused and a medical emergency neglected by many. Happiest Health breaks it down for you in this video.
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Not all cases of heart diseases present with chest pain. Nearly 70% of heart diseases present with breathlessness. Dr CN Manjunath, director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research tells us the many, often ignored and misread signs of a heart attack.
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A new study has found that women with migraine are at an increased risk of having haemorrhagic stroke and heart attacks, when compared to men with migraine. However, both have a similar risk of having an ischemic stroke
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A team of US researchers has created a device that looks closely at oxygen depletion in heart tissue during a heart attack. It may offer vital clues to stem heart tissue damage
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Beta blockers are usually prescribed to people with a history of heart attack and heart failure with heart pumping capacity less than 40 per cent
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Widowmaker heart attack occurs due to blockage in the biggest coronary artery that supplies blood to your heart. The symptoms must not be ignored in either men or women
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Many early symptoms of heart diseases can be spotted on a person’s skin. Recognising them can help prevent cardiovascular complications
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SCAD occurs when the inner layer of the coronary artery separates or tears. This causes acute coronary syndrome, which could lead to a heart attack
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Irregular heart rate may cause electrical disturbances in the heart, putting people at risk of sudden cardiac arrest in sleep
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Not all chest pains are due to cardiac complications. However, they should never be taken lightly and immediate medical assistance should be sought
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Undetected pericardial inflammation could be a precursor to serious heart complications, especially after physical exertion
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This inflammation of the myocardium — the middle layer of the heart's muscle — is caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections
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People experience pain differently. The pain tolerance is governed by physiological, psychological and sociological factors apart from the person’s conditioning towards it
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The severe allergic reaction that develops due to several stimuli could cause heart rate and rhythm disorder, and in some cases, heart failure
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The heart can beat faster not only when nervous or after physical activities. Misfired electrical impulses can also cause changes in heartbeat and rhythm
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Caused by improper diets and sedentary lifestyles, among other reasons, belly fat is putting an increasing number of people at risk of heart problems and stroke
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Rheumatoid arthritis not only affects the joints and leads to stiffness, but is also a serious cardiac risk factor
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Heart attack may be ‘silent’ in some women since they have vague symptoms unlike men. Doctors say one of the most common preventive measures is regular screening
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A desirable level of HDL cholesterol is a precursor to a healthy heart. We find out why HDL has earned the badge of ‘good cholesterol’
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Doctors explain how cutting down on trans-fats and including fibre-rich diet could prevent cholesterol from affecting cardiac wellness and triggering heart attacks
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High levels of remnant cholesterol (VLDL) can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Experts say that a life of moderation can help maintain healthy levels
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While a heart attack can be fatal, a panic attack is not life-threatening. But it is often difficult to differentiate between the two while experiencing the symptoms
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The coronary artery calcium score can predict the probability of heart attack in asymptomatic, middle-aged people. So why have we not heard about it?

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