Heart attacks

One of the most common causes of natural deaths that we hear about, both on television and in our daily lives are the heart attacks. In fact, one of the leading killers of both men and women in United States. Heart attacks usually occur when blood flow to one of the heart muscles get blocked. If the flow isn’t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die.They are most often caused by the result of a condition called coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD in turn, is caused by the accumulation of a fatty material called plaque over the coronary arteries over a period of many years. Eventually, an area of plaque ruptures resulting in the formation of a blood clot on the surface of the plaque. If the clot is large enough, blood flow is blocked to the heart muscle serviced by the artery. Doctors say that most patients can be saved if they are treated within one hour of the beginning symptoms. Recent technological advancements have made sure of that. Thus, it is in our hands to ensure that if someone nearby is suffering from a heart attack, then we take all efforts possible to ensure that they get prompt treatment.