Heart disease
...ood. Which leads to damage of the tissues of the heart. 3. Widow Maker: Sudden onset, clot completely blocks left decending artery up at the top of the heart. Very seldom does anyone survive this type. Most victims die within a few seconds. Sympptoms: Any or several of the following are symptoms of heart attack. Dull Aching Pain Excruciating Pain Heavy Crushing Pain Nausea Arm Pain Back Pain Neck Pain Short of Breath Weakness What to Do: 1. Seek medical attention immediately. 2. Call Ambulance or have someone take you DO NOT DRIVE Life Saving Procedure: 1. After you reach the hospital asprin is given to you to increase blood flow 2. Saline IV drip is started and you are hooked up to a moniter 3. If heart attack is suspected then a nitro tablet is given under the tounge to help open up capillaries 4. EKG Tech is called to ER to give you a 12 lead electrocardiogram (EKG) 5. If heart attack then T...