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Heart attack

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

🚨 This can be an emergency

If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.

Chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Pain spreading to arm, jaw, neck or back with sweating or breathlessness
Collapse or no breathing

First aid while you get help:

Call 102 now. Help the person sit, rest and stay calm; loosen tight clothing.
If they are unresponsive and not breathing normally, start chest compressions (push hard and fast in the centre of the chest) and send for an AED if available.

📞 Call 102 now

SmartAnalysis by DigiNepal SI

A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is suddenly blocked. It is a life-threatening emergency — minutes matter. Symptoms: 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. Call emergency services at the first sign — do not wait to 'see if it passes' and do not drive yourself. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: World Health Organization · World Health Organization · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · MedlinePlus (NLM) · NHS, USPSTF

What it is

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

Symptoms

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

Causes & spread

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

Home care

This is not a condition to manage at home. Call 102 and get to an emergency hospital immediately.

Sources: World Health Organization

When to see a doctor

Call emergency services at the first sign — do not wait to 'see if it passes' and do not drive yourself.

Sources: World Health Organization

Prevention

Don't smoke, control blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol, stay active and eat healthily.

Sources: World Health Organization

Nepal notes

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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