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If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
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A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is suddenly blocked, leading to a life-threatening emergency. Symptoms include chest pain or pressure, spreading to the arm, jaw, neck, or back, with sweating, nausea, or breathlessness. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, and a family history. Home care is not appropriate; immediate medical attention is required. Call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital. Symptoms indicating a heart attack include chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes, pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck, or back with sweating or breathlessness, or collapse and no breathing. Prevention includes not smoking, controlling blood pressure, managing blood sugar and cholesterol, and staying active. In Nepal, a 24-hour emergency hospital is recommended. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Nepal. Heart disease includes coronary artery disease, which is the most common type. The benefits of exercise include feeling better, managing weight, and preventing or controlling many types of heart disease. Heart disease and stroke screening, prevention, and vaccines are available. Statins are recommended for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Sources: World Health Organization · World Health Organization · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · NHS, USPSTF
A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is suddenly blocked. It is a life-threatening emergency — minutes matter.
Sources: World Health Organization
Pressure, tightness or pain in the centre of the chest, perhaps spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back, with sweating, nausea or breathlessness. Signs can be milder in women and people with diabetes.
Sources: World Health Organization
Usually a clot on fatty build-up in a heart artery. Risk rises with high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol and family history.
Sources: World Health Organization
This is not a condition to manage at home. Call 102 and get to an emergency hospital immediately.
Sources: World Health Organization
Call emergency services at the first sign — do not wait to 'see if it passes' and do not drive yourself.
Sources: World Health Organization
Don't smoke, control blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol, stay active and eat healthily.
Sources: World Health Organization
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Nepal; know your nearest 24-hour emergency hospital in advance.
Sources: World Health Organization
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