Heart Attack Vs Heart Failure: The risk of heart diseases is increasing rapidly all over the world. For the last few years, people of all ages are falling prey to it. According to some studies, the number of heart diseases and deaths due to it has increased since Covid-19. In India, the risk of heart attack and cardiac arrest has increased among people under the age of 30.
Every year a large number of people lose their lives due to heart failure and heart attack. Both these conditions are very dangerous and can affect the heart in different ways. However, many people consider heart failure and heart attack to be the same problem. If you also believe the same, then clear this misconception of yours…
Myth: Heart attack and heart failure are the same
Fact Health experts say that heart attack and heart failure are two different heart conditions. Heart attack is also called myocardial infarction. It occurs when there is a sudden decrease in blood flow in any part of the heart, or there is a blockage in blood circulation due to some reason. There is a risk of heart attack due to any problem in the arteries, increased cholesterol level or high blood pressure. If it is identified on time, life can be saved. Whereas heart failure i.e. congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood properly. There is no cure for heart failure.
Myth: Heart attack is more dangerous than heart failure
Fact : If a patient gets timely treatment in case of a heart attack, he can be saved. Initial measures like CPR are considered most effective in this. Whereas there is no cure for heart failure. Some surviving patients are treated to prevent the symptoms from becoming severe.
Myth: Only elderly people and men get heart attacks
Fact : Heart attack can happen at any age, even young people can have a heart attack. Women can also have a heart attack. Its symptoms in women can be different from those in men.
Myth: Heart attack is caused only by high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Fact There can be many causes of heart attack, including smoking, diabetes, obesity and stress. After a heart attack, the patient should rest as well as adopt regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle. After heart surgery, the patient can be helped to recover in a few weeks and they can return to their normal life.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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