Who Is Most Likely To Suffer Have A Myocardial Infarction?

When it comes to heart disease, the primary contributor to myocardial infarctions, no one demographic is more susceptible than the other. In fact, the probability of having a heart attack is the same for Hispanics, African Americans, whites, and Pacific Islanders. In saying that, those who are at risk of suffering a myocardial infarction share many of the same risk factors, including

An unhealthy diet

Obesity

Lack of exercise

Excessive alcohol consumption

Diabetes

Although studies show that many Americans will suffer a heart attack, many of them will survive “God willing “, provided they receive prompt medical care.

Early Signs Of A Myocardial Infarction

Before delving into what you can do to survive a myocardial infarction, let’s take a moment to identify the symptoms. The early signs of a myocardial infarction often include chest discomfort, typically characterized by heaviness, squeezing, fullness, and shortness of breath. Many people have also reported feeling pain radiating from their arms, necks, jaws, and backs moments before suffering a myocardial infarction.

Lastly, it is not uncommon to feel nauseous, lightheaded, or dizzy in the moments leading up to myocardial infarction. Of course, there are other early warning signs, but these are by far the most commonly reported.

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