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By: Jasmine Parker, Ariyel Cheatham, and Qyaira Colbert
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A heart attack is when a blood clot cuts off most or all of blood supply to the heart.
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Symptoms of a heart attack is when a person has pain in the left arm, that radiates to the shoulder. Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body including the arms, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Sweating or “cold sweat” Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like “heartburn”)
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Treatments for The Heart Attack cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) automated external defibrillator (AED) cardiac drugs insertion of endotracheal breathing tubes reperfusion therapy includes drugs that dissolve clots, balloon angioplasty, or surgery thrombolysis is a procedure that involves an injection of a clot-dissolving agent such as streptokinase, urokinase, or tissue plasminogen activator percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass graft surgery
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Taking medications can reduce your risk of a subsequent heart attack and help your damaged heart function better. Lifestyle factors also play a critical role in heart attack prevention and recovery. Staying physically active Eating healthy foods Maintaining a healthy weight Reducing and managing stress
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