Chapter 6 First Aid/CPR/AED Cardiac Emergencies WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

heart attack - ANSWER-a heart occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked because the cells in the affected area of the heart muscle are not receiving the oxygen and nutrients they need, they die, causing permanent damage to the heart muscle. MEN show these signs and symtoms of a HEART ATTACK - ANSWER-men often, but not always, experience the "classic" signs and symptoms of a heart attack: chest pain, pressure, aching or heaviness that lasts longer than 3-5 mins or goes away and comes back Radiating pain to arm(s), shoulder or neck Secondary signs and symptoms may include dizziness, loss of consciousness, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath signs and symptoms of a heart attack - ANSWER-vary from person to person and in men and women but a person may show the following: chest pain (mild to unbearable) discomfort or pain that spreads to one or both arms, the back, the shoulder, the neck, the jaw or the upper part of the stomach dizziness or light-headedness trouble breathi